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YB08 SNZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,506 mi
Last recorded101,506 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 SNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 101,506 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf + osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr + osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 101,506 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf + osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr + osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 99,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2025 99,554 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 96,763 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 96,763 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 92,912 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 92,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2022 89,331 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 89,331 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 84,446 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 81,549 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 81,549 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced inop (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 78,563 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 78,563 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 74,520 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 71,427 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 71,427 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 58,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 52,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 45,972 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 45,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2012 37,552 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 37,552 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YB08 SNZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB08 SNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YB08 SNZ registered?

YB08 SNZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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