MOT Status
ValidMileage
160,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Front (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust system insecure Middle (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Road wheel fixing missing Both Front (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Road wheel fixing missing Both Rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Road wheel fixing missing Front & Rear Both Side (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under body corrosion
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear bump stop completely split
Offside Rear bump stop splitting
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear bump stop split completly
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear bump stop splitting
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear bump stop just starting to split.
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush. (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres cracking.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear bump stop just starting to split.
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush. (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres slight age cracks.
slight play both front console bushes.
Both rear tyres showing signs of age cracking.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres slightly lumpy on inside edges
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YG08 MDJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 YG08 MDJ, 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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YG08 MDJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2008.
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