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YT08 EFM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,937 mi
Last recorded99,937 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 EFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 99,937 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 99,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DISTORTED AS MARKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DISTORTED AS MARKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 85,142 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 83,079 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 83,057 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 77,082 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 72,717 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,760 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 64,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,608 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 52,424 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 52,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,021 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,855 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,704 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,364 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,215 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,031 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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YT08 EFM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT08 EFM, 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 YT08 EFM registered?

YT08 EFM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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