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YR08 YKX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

250,063 mi
Last recorded250,063 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 250,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 233,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 196,226 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 170,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 143,985 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 115,203 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 112,497 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

dust covers missing from both rear shock absorbers

knocking from front suspension noticed when driven

Pass 14 May 2014 91,730 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking oil

dust cover missing from n/s rear shock absorber

knocking from front suspension..... noticed when driven ( due to front shock absorbers worn?)

Pass 2 May 2013 71,904 miles

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

both front shock absorbers leaking oil

Pass 14 May 2012 54,681 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 May 2012 54,681 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 May 2011 36,658 miles

Front discs slightly corroded.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Rear brakes noisey in operation.

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 YKX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

YR08 YKX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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