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YR08 YMA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,782 mi
Last recorded95,782 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 95,782 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 95,778 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 92,243 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F and both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 92,242 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F and both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 87,636 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2019 87,634 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 81,710 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,435 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also osr tyre wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,318 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,490 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,894 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,269 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 YMA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YMA, 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 YMA registered?

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

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