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YS08 EBA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,102 mi
Last recorded135,102 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 EBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 135,102 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 135,098 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2014 113,041 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 113,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 90,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 90,230 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 65,375 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r suspension rubber bumpstop split/fallen

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level close to minimum mark

Pass 31 May 2011 40,383 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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YS08 EBA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS08 EBA, 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 YS08 EBA registered?

YS08 EBA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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