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YP08 YVS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,415 mi
Last recorded180,415 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 YVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 180,415 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 173,192 miles

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Front fog lights inop

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 173,192 miles

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Front fog lights inop

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 171,362 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Front fog lights not working

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 154,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 154,161 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 137,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6 change immediately (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 137,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6 change immediately (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 136,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges. on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 125,269 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 122,124 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 120,318 miles

Nearside Front 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 slight bind on brake

Pass 3 Jun 2019 112,115 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 100,809 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 90,977 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 90,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 May 2017 90,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear side light innop (1 of 3 )

tyre pressure light on

Pass 26 May 2016 74,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 59,558 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 42,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 34,349 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 28,828 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 23,199 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 YVS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YVS, 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 YVS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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