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YD58 VWR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

192,662 mi
Last recorded192,662 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 VWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 192,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 177,332 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 177,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 168,167 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 158,290 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 147,963 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 133,322 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 118,200 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 106,387 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 92,625 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 92,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 80,475 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,441 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,229 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 58,228 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 46,197 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 33,299 miles

Rear tyre's slightly mishaped

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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YD58 VWR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YD58 VWR, 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 YD58 VWR registered?

YD58 VWR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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