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YB57 WXZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,175 mi
Last recorded162,175 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 WXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 162,175 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 162,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 157,712 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 157,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 147,989 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 140,974 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 132,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 121,205 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 110,384 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 96,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 84,412 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,152 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,362 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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YB57 WXZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YB57 WXZ, 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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What year was YB57 WXZ registered?

YB57 WXZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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