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YC08 OZV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,412 mi
Last recorded157,412 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 157,412 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 153,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2018 153,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2017 146,147 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 146,146 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slight

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 124,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,161 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 93,580 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 92,940 miles

emissions too low for DSM to trigger

Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,368 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,972 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,240 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 OZV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC08 OZV, 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 OZV registered?

YC08 OZV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 OZV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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