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YF08 CYJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,774 mi
Last recorded144,774 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 CYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 144,774 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 107,149 miles

All four brake discs are rusty

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2014 74,783 miles

Engine management light on dash

Pass 13 May 2013 52,660 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 52,657 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 73,081 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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YF08 CYJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 CYJ registered?

YF08 CYJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is YF08 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 CYJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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