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YK08 VSX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,093 mi
Last recorded106,093 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 VSX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 106,093 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 101,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 97,680 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 91,943 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres beginning to crack

underside components have age related corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2023 91,937 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres beginning to crack

underside components have age related corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2022 86,049 miles

Rear bumper split but not likely to cause injury

engine and gearbox has vibration unable to check gearbox mounting due to underguards

some underside components have age related corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2022 86,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear bumper split but not likely to cause injury

engine and gearbox has vibration unable to check gearbox mounting due to underguards

some underside components have age related corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2021 80,037 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,017 miles

ball joint dust cover splitting

Fail 12 Jul 2019 80,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

ball joint dust cover splitting

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 79,993 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside door mirror glass and casing damaged but still serviceable.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,584 miles

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

both rear tyres - sidewalls starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,247 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres - wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres - sidewalls starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 64,011 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 57,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,606 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 43,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,392 miles

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

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 bump stops perished

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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YK08 VSX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YK08 VSX, 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 YK08 VSX registered?

YK08 VSX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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