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YH08 AZP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

233,652 mi
Last recorded233,652 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 AZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 233,652 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine under tray fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 233,652 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine under tray fitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 231,252 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine under tray fitted

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

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency just met - 18%

Play in steering rack joints

Fail 16 Nov 2015 231,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine cover fitted

Engine under tray fitted

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

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency just met - 18%

Play in steering rack joints

Pass 17 Oct 2014 199,076 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 165,773 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 165,773 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 139,736 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 107,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 107,327 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 78,234 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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YH08 AZP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH08 AZP, 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 YH08 AZP registered?

YH08 AZP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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