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YR08 YKZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,556 mi
Last recorded82,556 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 82,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 78,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 74,930 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 70,712 miles

All tyres perished

Front and Rear brake pads

Pass 26 Oct 2021 66,824 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,473 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,141 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 43,043 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 37,295 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 30,954 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,822 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,894 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,773 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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YR08 YKZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

YR08 YKZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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Does YR08 YKZ have outstanding finance?

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