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YF08 CYE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

361,271 mi
Last recorded361,271 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 CYE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 361,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 354,820 miles

Offside Front outer cv boot leaking grease but no holes

Pass 31 Jul 2021 346,831 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 338,828 miles

Both lower front suspension arms, rear most bushes deteriorated/cracked

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Front Outer Slight deterioration C.V boot

Small chip in windscreen

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning X1 LED out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 338,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both lower front suspension arms, rear most bushes deteriorated/cracked

Brake pad wear advisory lamp illuminated on instrument cluster. Pads ok

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Front Outer Slight deterioration C.V boot

Small chip in windscreen

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning X1 LED out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 307,045 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 261,296 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 259,077 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 249,397 miles

Rear both bumpstops slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2017 249,018 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Rear both bumpstops slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2016 233,273 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measures @2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 233,214 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measures @2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 217,625 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 217,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 184,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 149,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NS door mirror glass (Additional to requiremets)broken.

NSR suspension sponge bump stop deteoriated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2012 112,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT ON INNER SIDE WALL N/S/R ONE BULB NOT WORKING HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT ONE BULB NOT WORKING

Pass 3 May 2011 78,928 miles

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

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

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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YF08 CYE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF08 CYE, 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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YF08 CYE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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