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YT08 TVD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,427 mi
Last recorded128,427 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 TVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 128,427 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 128,366 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,921 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 110,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 99,953 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,118 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,375 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 57,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,055 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 TVD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

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

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The MOT history for YT08 TVD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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