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YS08 MDJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

221,986 mi
Last recorded221,986 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 MDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 221,986 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 221,986 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 211,658 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2023 201,273 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2022 182,109 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 163,988 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 163,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2020 146,220 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 125,054 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 96,995 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,563 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,229 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,007 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 36,839 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 32,794 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,573 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,227 miles

Nearside 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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YS08 MDJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YS08 MDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS08 MDJ registered?

YS08 MDJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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