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YD08 VJN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,570 mi
Last recorded70,570 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 70,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight knocking noise from shock absorber /mounting

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 60,872 miles

Offside front tyre low on air pressure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jan 2025 60,868 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside front tyre low on air pressure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2024 60,372 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2023 59,627 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 59,621 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 58,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 56,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 55,193 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 52,628 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 49,472 miles

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2018 49,492 miles

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,791 miles

Ball joint has slight play near side inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 45,791 miles

Ball joint has slight play near side inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,399 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 41,399 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perishing/ cracking between tread

Fail 27 Feb 2015 36,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perishing/ cracking between tread

Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,386 miles

both rear and offside front tyres cracking and perished. no visible cords

Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,843 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,763 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,407 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 VJN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VJN, 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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YD08 VJN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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