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YT08 YPU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

263,954 mi
Last recorded263,954 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 263,954 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 263,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 215,763 miles

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

oil leak from sump plug

Fail 16 Oct 2015 215,307 miles

Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance n/s/f (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/f (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r pluc cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r pluscords showing (4.1.E.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing n/s/r (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r (2.6.2)

oil leak from sump plug

seat belt stork cover missing

Pass 23 Oct 2014 169,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2013 121,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 121,399 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,775 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 123,492 miles

Minor Damage, to the N/S/R Seatbelt Buckle.

N/S Headlamp is slightly dimmer than the O/S.

O/S Wing Repeater Lense is missing, but output is the correct colour and operating.

Rear Tyres are worn on the edges, and are approaching low. Whilst not a failure, replacement of them as a pair is recommended ASAP.

Rear Wiper is worn, and washer appears to be inoperative.

Service Indicator is illuminated.

Steering Wheel Covering is worn, but not loose.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 93,962 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 93,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YPU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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