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YD08 TGN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

169,198 mi
Last recorded169,198 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 TGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 169,198 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 164,238 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 151,369 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 151,369 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 147,240 miles

Slight play N/S front wishbone front bush

Fail 2 Jan 2018 147,240 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play N/S front wishbone front bush

Pass 23 Jan 2017 131,379 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 131,379 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit of 1.6mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Fail 21 Dec 2015 116,023 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit of 1.6mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Pass 29 Dec 2014 102,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 102,504 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 88,192 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 88,192 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres close to legal limit 225/50/17

rear inner brake pads wearing thin

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Jan 2013 71,851 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low

Fail 14 Jan 2013 71,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

advise both front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2012 58,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise both front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,524 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 51,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 TGN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

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

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