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YR08 TWN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,356 mi
Last recorded197,356 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 TWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 197,356 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 196,914 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 193,963 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 186,609 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 186,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 176,428 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 176,021 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear wiper torn not clearing screen

Pass 14 Dec 2017 171,829 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 160,776 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 146,513 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 136,541 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2014 128,185 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 128,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 117,839 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 117,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Front brakes worn

OSF foglight insucure

OSR tail light bulb inop

Pass 23 Mar 2012 92,847 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 92,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

both rear shocker bump stops are nearly broken off

front inner brake pads look under 1/2 worn

windscreen damage various scratches

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 TWN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TWN, 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 TWN registered?

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

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