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YD08 SXG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,253 mi
Last recorded189,253 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 SXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 189,253 miles

Offside Front sill damaged

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2017 189,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front sill damaged

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2016 160,518 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2015 139,903 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 116,551 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 116,551 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 105,147 miles

front bonnet opens with force

Pass 14 Feb 2012 79,601 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,004 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in nsf & osf rackend

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 SXG 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 77.8%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

YD08 SXG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 SXG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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