MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
brake pad warning lamp on
dust covers missing from both rear shock absorbers
knocking from front suspension noticed when driven
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?)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front shock absorbers leaking oil
rear brake discs worn
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs worn
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?
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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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