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YT08 EFB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,301 mi
Last recorded126,301 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 EFB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 126,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 121,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 121,219 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 111,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 100,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 100,450 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S Lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 86,693 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 82,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,853 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 75,439 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,111 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,549 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,171 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,880 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 45,814 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,312 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,603 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YT08 EFB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YT08 EFB, 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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YT08 EFB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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