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YL08 ETO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,716 mi
Last recorded158,716 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 ETO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 158,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 149,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 149,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 139,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Rear Bump stop broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 139,223 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Rear Bump stop broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 124,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drop sill damaged / corroded slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 109,809 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 94,261 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 77,157 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 76,406 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2016 76,406 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 74,220 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,187 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,808 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,142 miles

Nearside rear tyre is starting to wear unevenly

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear unevenly

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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YL08 ETO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YL08 ETO, 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 YL08 ETO registered?

YL08 ETO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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