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YL57 AAY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,830 mi
Last recorded136,830 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 AAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 136,830 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 121,023 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 119,055 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 106,380 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,891 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,908 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 99,896 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 97,068 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 97,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 94,088 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 94,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,418 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Jan 2017 88,600 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,441 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,539 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 69,994 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre small nick in sidewall not down to ply

Pass 3 Aug 2013 56,800 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 43,553 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,810 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 26,137 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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YL57 AAY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YL57 AAY, 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 YL57 AAY registered?

YL57 AAY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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