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YS08 NVY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

271,611 mi
Last recorded271,611 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 NVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 271,611 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 247,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 223,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 194,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing on the inside edge of it's tread. Close to the legal limit.

Pass 23 May 2017 165,674 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 165,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to sidewall caused by under inflation.

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 137,856 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 108,761 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 79,022 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 64,266 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 May 2012 54,461 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,162 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 NVY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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