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YC08 OZN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,809 mi
Last recorded138,809 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 138,809 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 130,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 122,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlight slight dull

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 122,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlight slight dull

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 113,122 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 113,120 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing DUST COVERS POOR (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 May 2016 103,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 96,518 miles

Both rear shocker bump stops perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly cracked but no movement

N/s/f shocker has a light misting of oil

N/s/r tyre slightly cracked, worn inner edge and tread down to 3mm

Rear suspension arm bushes cracked/ perishing but no excessive movement

Fail 11 Jun 2015 96,518 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear shocker bump stops perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly cracked but no movement

N/s/f shocker has a light misting of oil

N/s/r tyre slightly cracked, worn inner edge and tread down to 3mm

Rear suspension arm bushes cracked/ perishing but no excessive movement

Pass 21 May 2014 84,505 miles

Both rear shocker bump stops perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 May 2014 84,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear shocker bump stops perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r brake binding slightly

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 74,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight bind on offside rear wheel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,909 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,573 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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YC08 OZN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OZN, 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 OZN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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