MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear - ns & os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material whole system (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf/osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nsf/osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr/osr (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr/osr - inner & outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear - ns & os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material whole system (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf/osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nsf/osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr/osr (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr/osr - inner & outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper and lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre showing age related cracks
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
wipers smeering
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
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YB08 VDY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 VDY, 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 VDY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 August 2008.
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