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YS57 RXB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,534 mi
Last recorded144,534 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 RXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 144,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe Covered in Underseal

Fail 7 Nov 2024 144,507 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Marked in Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Marked in Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear SubFrame Painted in Under Seal

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides, Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 135,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 135,687 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached top bush inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 128,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 117,217 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 117,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,628 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 107,514 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 100,689 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 100,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 95,794 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp has light source missing but still has more than 50% light output

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,963 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 88,963 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front door check strap mount insecure

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,087 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,236 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 69,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,033 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,053 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 45,938 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,010 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,315 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 9,621 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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YS57 RXB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YS57 RXB, 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 YS57 RXB registered?

YS57 RXB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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