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YR58 YTN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,515 mi
Last recorded181,515 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 YTN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 181,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 172,847 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 161,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet release handle missing

Pass 20 Jul 2016 149,484 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 149,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working llb 239 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 141,248 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 141,219 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 127,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 113,151 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 96,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,422 miles

Emissions test carried out but no readings were measured

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,429 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,404 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 67,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 33,728 miles

All Brake Pads more than 1/2 worn.

Headlamp Aims on upper height limit.

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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YR58 YTN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR58 YTN, 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 YR58 YTN registered?

YR58 YTN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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