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YX08 BVG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,767 mi
Last recorded64,767 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 BVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 64,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nearside front windscreen wiper blade incorrect size

Fail 20 Aug 2026 64,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nearside front windscreen wiper blade incorrect size

Pass 3 Sep 2025 59,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 57,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 57,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic under body shields and tray obscure some testable items/areas

Pass 9 Jul 2021 56,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 56,673 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,818 miles

Plastic under trays and shields obscure some testable areas and items

Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,883 miles

Plastic underbody shields and trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays and shields obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,457 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,564 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,892 miles

small split n/s front inner cvboot at clip

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,187 miles

light cracking in rear tyre treads

Pass 8 Apr 2013 32,989 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,374 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,998 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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YX08 BVG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YX08 BVG, 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 YX08 BVG registered?

YX08 BVG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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