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YLZ 8540

2008 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI PD8V

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,313 mi
Last recorded152,313 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 8540
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Ambiente TDI PD8V
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 152,313 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 135,940 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 135,866 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 127,599 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 115,809 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI PD8V?

Based on 520 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
8,590
Miles/Year
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1
Direction indicator incorrect colour 1
position lamp(s) not working 1
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YLZ 8540 is a 2008 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI PD8V in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI PD8V fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YLZ 8540, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was YLZ 8540 registered?

YLZ 8540 is a 2008 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI PD8V, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is YLZ 8540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLZ 8540 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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