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YE08 PYG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

236,670 mi
Last recorded236,670 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 PYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 236,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 236,664 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 226,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 208,329 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 193,937 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 178,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 178,191 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 162,871 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 147,547 miles

n/s/r/tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 132,696 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,930 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,535 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,038 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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YE08 PYG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE08 PYG, 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 YE08 PYG registered?

YE08 PYG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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