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YR08 YLK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,203 mi
Last recorded166,203 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 166,203 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside wishbone rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 166,203 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside wishbone rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 154,160 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 154,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 142,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 121,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 105,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2019 105,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 96,033 miles

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 6 May 2017 84,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer brake pad very low

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

all 4 tyres wearing smooth inside edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 May 2017 84,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear outer brake pad very low

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

all 4 tyres wearing smooth inside edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 70,478 miles

Parking brake slider stiff

Fail 7 May 2016 70,478 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake slider stiff

Pass 25 May 2015 53,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 40,145 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 39,894 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 34,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 29,148 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 23,962 miles

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

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

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 YLK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

YR08 YLK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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