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YT08 TUW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

234,698 mi
Last recorded234,698 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 TUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 234,698 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 234,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 210,198 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 210,198 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 188,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 167,945 miles

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

Manufacturers emission limit plate defaced

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

Pass 9 May 2023 165,493 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 165,462 miles

Emissions unable to be completed mil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 144,529 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake has low effort

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

manufacturers emission limit plate defaced

Pass 9 Jun 2021 124,215 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 120,068 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 103,688 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 103,193 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 97,774 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,779 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 94,362 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,444 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 93,440 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 92,323 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 90,549 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 90,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,216 miles

n/s/f shocker damp

one led inoperative in high level brake lamp

rear suspension bump stops worn on shockers

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,982 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 TUW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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