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YX08 GEK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,313 mi
Last recorded117,313 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 117,313 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded/broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens damage

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low, considerably lower than NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower sill corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all, arms/anti-roll bar/subframe etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 117,313 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust clamp corroded/broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake pad friction material overheated, breaking up

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens damage

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low, considerably lower than NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower sill corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all, arms/anti-roll bar/subframe etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 110,653 miles

Both lower outer sills corroded

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms/ shocks/ anti-roll bar/ springs etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 110,649 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed plus tyre misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both lower outer sills corroded

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre misshapen, almost cords inner edge **Strong advise** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens slight damage

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms/ shocks/ anti-roll bar/ springs etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH Heavily cracking/ perishing(13 years old). Sidewalls deteriorated. Advise renew (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 102,586 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users passed emissions (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner & outer edges, tyres mishapen/egg shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lens damaged/cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded, sub-frame starting too weaken **strong advise** (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily cracking/perishing *strong advise* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arms upper & lower/ rear springs/ shocks etc. Front shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 93,621 miles

Nearside Rear lens damaged/cracked

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arms upper & lower, rear sub-frame, rear springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,541 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 79,811 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 12 May 2020 76,031 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 70,578 miles

exhaust undersealed in places

Pass 31 May 2018 69,789 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 69,227 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 67,677 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2015 63,685 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 61,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 47,189 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 47,189 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 37,502 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 25 May 2012 37,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 May 2011 29,555 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 GEK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GEK, 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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YX08 GEK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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