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YH08 AZV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

214,095 mi
Last recorded214,095 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 214,095 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 183,243 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 137,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Mar 2015 137,677 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Mar 2014 135,689 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 103,621 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front buper osf wing gray

moishture in number plate & headlamps

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,960 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 50,031 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 AZV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 YH08 AZV, 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 AZV registered?

YH08 AZV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 AZV 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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