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YC08 GJO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,512 mi
Last recorded188,512 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 GJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 188,512 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 188,185 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 181,266 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 159,628 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 127,346 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 126,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner edges,slight play in both front drop links

Pass 2 Apr 2011 95,524 miles

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

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

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

offside front door indicator repeter has condensation in it

offside front tie arm appears to have slight movement

turbo sounds noisey

Fail 1 Apr 2011 95,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

offside front door indicator repeter has condensation in it

offside front tie arm appears to have slight movement

turbo sounds noisey

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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YC08 GJO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC08 GJO, 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 YC08 GJO registered?

YC08 GJO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is YC08 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 GJO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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