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YF57 XPR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,320 mi
Last recorded148,320 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 XPR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 148,320 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 139,229 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 128,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 120,333 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 116,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 116,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 112,362 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 112,362 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 108,185 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 108,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 102,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 96,112 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2016 90,182 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 78,970 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 73,568 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 67,149 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 62,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YF57 XPR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YF57 XPR, 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 YF57 XPR registered?

YF57 XPR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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