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YD08 OZU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,261 mi
Last recorded158,261 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 OZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 158,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 151,275 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 145,503 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 138,723 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 138,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 133,685 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is heavily perished in tread

Pass 23 May 2018 131,950 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 130,714 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 116,493 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 116,493 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve snapped (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 106,968 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 93,041 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 71,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades split

Pass 16 May 2012 71,699 miles

both wiper blades split

Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,711 miles

nearside wiper blade split

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 OZU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OZU, 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 YD08 OZU registered?

YD08 OZU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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