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YR08 TVY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,620 mi
Last recorded87,620 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 TVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 87,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 83,622 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 78,984 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 74,890 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,953 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2021 60,920 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,062 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 33,290 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 32,983 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 32,983 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 32,064 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 32,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 30,669 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,318 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 29,318 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater lense showing sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 27,325 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 24,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 24,855 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,158 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 22,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,878 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 15,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,808 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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YR08 TVY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YR08 TVY, 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 YR08 TVY registered?

YR08 TVY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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