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YB08 VBM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

180,083 mi
Last recorded180,083 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 180,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 180,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 175,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 173,352 miles

front brake pads getting low

oil leaks

Fail 17 Jul 2018 173,352 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

front brake pads getting low

oil leaks

Pass 18 Jul 2017 168,445 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 168,433 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm starting to seperate (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 163,117 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre scrubbing

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre worn out from inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre scrubbing

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside rear tyre worn out from inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2016 163,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust clamp corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre scrubbing

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre worn out from inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre scrubbing

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside rear tyre worn out from inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 150,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn out inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre worn out inner edge

Steering wheel slightly worn out

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 150,769 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn out inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre worn out inner edge

Steering wheel slightly worn out

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 131,276 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 131,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 109,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 109,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 88,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,507 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 71,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VBM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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