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YS08 TWG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

217,306 mi
Last recorded217,306 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 TWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 217,306 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 217,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 214,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 214,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 208,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 203,776 miles

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2023 203,776 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2022 194,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 191,477 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 185,862 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 174,108 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 163,738 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 150,144 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 138,440 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 138,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 125,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 125,895 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 108,742 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 100,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TWG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 TWG, 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 TWG registered?

YS08 TWG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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