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YX08 GDJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,368 mi
Last recorded111,368 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 GDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 111,368 miles

Exhaust sleeve broken

Front Brake back plates corroded

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 111,319 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake back plates corroded

exhaust centre sleeve clamp broken

Fail 11 Aug 2022 111,251 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 100,051 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 98,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,200 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,011 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,965 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 83,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,559 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 73,241 miles

both front and nearside rear brakes starting to bind.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,222 miles

front brakes starting to bind.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,185 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,989 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 GDJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GDJ, 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 GDJ registered?

YX08 GDJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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