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YL57 EYJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,885 mi
Last recorded175,885 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 EYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 175,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel cooler tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 160,742 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 160,741 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 154,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 148,276 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 138,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 130,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 117,243 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 117,243 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 107,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,769 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 78,845 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,841 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 69,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 53,466 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 EYJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EYJ, 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 EYJ registered?

YL57 EYJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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