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YP08 ACF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,998 mi
Last recorded231,998 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 ACF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 231,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test various around rear view mirror ()

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

hand brake lever has alot of travel (not excessive yet)

Pass 10 Feb 2024 218,336 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 16 Feb 2023 206,573 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around edge or tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underbody and rear suspension corroded ( no holes )

underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 189,448 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 179,782 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 179,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 175,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge,no cords visible

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

grease in vicinity of nearside outer cv boot,however boot is secure and un damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2019 171,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 171,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 167,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 167,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 156,818 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 139,194 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 121,469 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 103,091 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,091 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 83,972 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,649 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 47,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ACF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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