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YL08 SVJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,262 mi
Last recorded49,262 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 SVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 49,262 miles

Damage to o/s/r lamp lense and o/s mirror lamp

Front o/s brake pad approx 75% worn

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)

Rear discs corroded and pads wearing thin

Rear tyres on 2.5mm

Fail 13 Aug 2011 63,319 miles

Damage to o/s/r lamp lense and o/s mirror lamp

Front o/s brake pad approx 75% worn

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)

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

Rear discs corroded and pads wearing thin

Rear tyres on 2.5mm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SVJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YL08 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

YL08 SVJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is YL08 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 SVJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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