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YB08 VEF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,304 mi
Last recorded57,304 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,304 miles

covers fitted to underside

Fail 8 Nov 2018 57,304 miles

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

covers fitted to underside

Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,299 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 49,903 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some items

Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,729 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,080 miles

Nearside rear tyre feathering

Offside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre feathering

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2012 18,366 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 12,187 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 VEF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB08 VEF registered?

YB08 VEF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is YB08 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 VEF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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