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YM08 HFT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,235 mi
Last recorded173,235 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 HFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 173,235 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 173,228 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 158,308 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 137,514 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 137,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 117,846 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 117,821 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 99,119 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 99,092 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 92,999 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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YM08 HFT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YM08 HFT, 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 YM08 HFT registered?

YM08 HFT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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