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YP57 ZGF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,933 mi
Last recorded157,933 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 ZGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 157,933 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 152,063 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 152,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 146,475 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2018 146,475 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 140,057 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2017 140,057 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 134,244 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 134,244 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 125,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 125,246 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 117,794 miles

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

front tyres low tread

offside rear tyre inner edge badly worn

Pass 17 Jul 2014 117,794 miles

front tyres low tread

offside rear tyre inner edge badly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2013 109,407 miles

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

offside front brake pads wearing thin and discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Jul 2012 101,332 miles

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

advise rear wheel alignment check

offside front brake slightly binding on

rear brake pads worn to minimum

Fail 20 Jul 2012 101,332 miles

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

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

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

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

advise rear wheel alignment check

offside front brake slightly binding on

rear brake pads worn to minimum

Pass 22 Jul 2011 75,526 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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YP57 ZGF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YP57 ZGF, 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 YP57 ZGF registered?

YP57 ZGF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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