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YP08 OJK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,097 mi
Last recorded76,097 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 OJK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 76,097 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 71,460 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 71,460 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,250 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,214 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,234 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 57,234 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,758 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,825 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,805 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 43,761 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,152 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 29,827 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 29,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 23,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OJK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OJK, 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 OJK registered?

YP08 OJK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 OJK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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