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YC08 OYZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

247,035 mi
Last recorded247,035 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 247,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2017 246,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced bulb in wrong (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2017 233,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

number plate lights slightly dim

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 233,202 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

number plate lights slightly dim

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 217,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 216,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 196,804 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 195,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired rear bush wrong part fitted (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired rear bush wrong part fitted (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2015 180,010 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 168,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 138,548 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 130,307 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 110,117 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 110,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 90,359 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 90,359 miles

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

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 25 Jul 2011 75,100 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 103,830 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 103,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OYZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OYZ, 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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YC08 OYZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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