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YD08 SXP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

209,891 mi
Last recorded209,891 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 SXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 209,891 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 209,891 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 193,101 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

offside front steering arm has slight play

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 147,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 147,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Feb 2014 131,078 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,800 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,736 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,011 miles

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 SXP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 SXP, 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 SXP registered?

YD08 SXP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is YD08 SXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 SXP 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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