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YS08 ZVO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

151,612 mi
Last recorded151,612 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 ZVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 151,612 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 122,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,990 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 92,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,749 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 77,749 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,299 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,592 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 43,205 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 40,158 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,835 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 27,054 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,757 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 ZVO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

YS08 ZVO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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