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YP08 ABN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,352 mi
Last recorded188,352 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 ABN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 188,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

all rear suspension and subframe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 175,538 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 147,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 126,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing bold on outer edge

Fail 1 Aug 2019 126,181 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working door (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing bold on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2018 103,075 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 103,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,089 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,507 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 74,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,071 miles

engine covers,under-trays and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

Fail 15 Dec 2015 70,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers,under-trays and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,817 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,512 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread worn bald inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,781 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,791 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 30,633 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,633 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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YP08 ABN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YP08 ABN, 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 YP08 ABN registered?

YP08 ABN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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