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YS57 TMZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,236 mi
Last recorded202,236 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 TMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 202,236 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

eml light on

Pass 11 Dec 2019 183,607 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 183,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 170,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 170,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 167,949 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 162,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 156,975 miles

rear brake discs slighly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 131,315 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 131,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 102,281 miles

Bonnet Prop. Clip missing.

Chip in Zone A - 3mm.

N/S Side Repeater is dim.

N/S/R Brake Disc is corroded.

O/S Door Mirror is damaged.

Rear Registration Plate is deteriorating.

Fail 30 Jan 2013 102,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet Prop. Clip missing.

Chip in Zone A - 3mm.

N/S Side Repeater is dim.

N/S/R Brake Disc is corroded.

O/S Door Mirror is damaged.

Rear Registration Plate is deteriorating.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 81,220 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,667 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 TMZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TMZ, 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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YS57 TMZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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