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YK08 VTC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,128 mi
Last recorded71,128 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 VTC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 71,128 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 67,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 61,696 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/F & both rear tyres cracking and thinning on inner edge.

Fail 16 Dec 2017 61,696 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/F & both rear tyres cracking and thinning on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 48,523 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,033 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,801 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 29,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,212 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,167 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,452 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 14,180 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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YK08 VTC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK08 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

YK08 VTC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YK08 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 VTC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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