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YB08 UKK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,514 mi
Last recorded177,514 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 177,514 miles

Both front discs worn

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 174,221 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 166,514 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 149,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 149,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 126,269 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 126,121 miles

Emissions not tested unable to get reading (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps none of the lights are working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted serious bind on wheel struggle to rotate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 105,109 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 105,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 98,283 miles

Emissions not detected by machine

Fail 16 Nov 2016 98,283 miles

Emissions not detected by machine

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 94,247 miles

colour n/s/r indicator

corrosion on all brake discs on vehicle

n/s/r shocker cover insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2014 91,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 91,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc pads worn

Fail 20 Jul 2012 61,739 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc pads worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,552 miles

Unable to carry out smoke test vehicle too clean

Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,664 miles

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 UKK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UKK, 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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YB08 UKK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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