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YB57 WJV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,628 mi
Last recorded91,628 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 WJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2021 91,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 90,490 miles

body damage nearside front and offside front wing

Fail 3 Jun 2020 90,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

body damage nearside front and offside front wing

Pass 31 May 2019 88,826 miles

Body damage to nearside front and offside front wing.

Fail 21 May 2019 88,824 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Body damage to nearside front and offside front wing.

Fail 9 May 2019 88,812 miles

Service brake excessively binding Offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades badly damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front (1.2.1 (e))

Standing corrosion on brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,952 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 83,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,452 miles

nearside front brake hose poor fix in mounting bracket

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,926 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,291 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,409 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 43,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,464 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,499 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,124 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,453 miles

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

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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YB57 WJV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YB57 WJV, 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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YB57 WJV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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