MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine cover fitted
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
engine cover fitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
n/s/f headlight has moisure in it
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/f headlight has moisure in it
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YD08 SWZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 YD08 SWZ, 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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How do I check the history of YD08 SWZ?
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What year was YD08 SWZ registered?
YD08 SWZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2008.
Is YD08 SWZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YD08 SWZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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