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YD08 OZT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,408 mi
Last recorded181,408 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 OZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 181,408 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 178,178 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 167,347 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 166,858 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 161,049 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 160,868 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 145,272 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 145,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 123,535 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 102,493 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 102,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 83,965 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 43,033 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 23,869 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 20,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 20,977 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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YD08 OZT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YD08 OZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD08 OZT registered?

YD08 OZT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 OZT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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