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YC08 PCU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

178,754 mi
Last recorded178,754 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 PCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 178,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 168,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 168,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 150,860 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside rear, nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 150,304 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside rear, nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 135,934 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 127,631 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 120,350 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 112,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,608 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,573 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 93,372 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,765 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,775 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,906 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges [n/s/r worst]

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 PCU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PCU, 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 PCU registered?

YC08 PCU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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