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YH08 GNN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,627 mi
Last recorded173,627 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 GNN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2021 173,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 164,410 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 164,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 157,861 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 157,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 147,892 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front slight knocking noise

Nearside Rear tyre near wear indicators

Fail 3 Oct 2018 147,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front slight knocking noise

Nearside Rear tyre near wear indicators

Pass 4 Oct 2017 138,571 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 138,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 129,052 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 129,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 118,060 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 118,060 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake wire damage

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,644 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 67,551 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 67,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,919 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,748 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 GNN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GNN, 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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YH08 GNN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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