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YT08 ZCZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

209,882 mi
Last recorded209,882 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 209,882 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 197,671 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 197,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 185,457 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 176,066 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 176,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 156,468 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2018 142,497 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 129,227 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 129,201 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 117,811 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 104,893 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,569 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 94,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pad warning light on [broken wire n/s front]

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,393 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 63,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,167 miles

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

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

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

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 ZCZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YT08 ZCZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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