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YP08 OJF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,547 mi
Last recorded161,547 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 OJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 161,547 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 161,543 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 154,804 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 147,381 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 147,343 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 140,002 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion throughout underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 139,972 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion throughout underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 138,963 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front backing plate missing

Nearside Front brake pad wire broken

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear both shocker dust covers off

both outer sills corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 24 Jun 2022 128,243 miles

Nearside Front brake backplate missing

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

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

Rear both sides shockabsorber dust covers insecure

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Jun 2022 128,242 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake backplate missing

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

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

Rear both sides shockabsorber dust covers insecure

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jun 2021 121,535 miles

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

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

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

Rear both sides shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2020 116,683 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2019 107,330 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 102,674 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 92,534 miles

centre exhaust support bracket cracked

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2016 88,326 miles

front exhaust bracket (plastic to subframe) cracked

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 77,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 65,790 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 53,719 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,447 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,863 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 31,305 miles

Nearside 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)

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 OJF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OJF, 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 OJF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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