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YS57 XAH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,571 mi
Last recorded115,571 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 XAH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 115,571 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 108,928 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 108,636 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill inner holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocker wet (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 195 x 65 x 15 scalloped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 X 65 X 15 .. tyre devoid of tread inner edge BORDERLINE ILLEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 x 65 x 15 .. devoid of tread inner edge BORDERLINE ILLEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear facing bushes slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 100,016 miles

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

off side front brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 91,574 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 80,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 80,383 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 77,492 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 75,020 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 71,115 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 66,222 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 66,222 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 61,334 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,264 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 54,264 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,328 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 42,893 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 35,736 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,636 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 23,014 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 XAH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS57 XAH, 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 XAH registered?

YS57 XAH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is YS57 XAH safe to buy?

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