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YP08 OJO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,538 mi
Last recorded109,538 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 OJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 109,538 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Underside covered in mud - unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Sep 2022 104,424 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 104,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,152 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 100,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner and outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,606 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 89,816 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 89,816 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 83,781 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,317 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,374 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 70,374 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,721 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 63,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,319 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 50,319 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,652 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,832 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 OJO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OJO, 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 OJO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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