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YE08 UAS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,518 mi
Last recorded112,518 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 UAS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 112,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 102,223 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 102,222 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 102,216 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 90,993 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 90,993 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,104 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,636 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 67,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,684 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear bumpstops perished

Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,681 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,754 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 35,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 26,587 miles

Both rear bump stops splitting

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,587 miles

Both rear bump stops splitting

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 UAS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE08 UAS, 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 UAS registered?

YE08 UAS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is YE08 UAS safe to buy?

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