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YX57 NEU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,226 mi
Last recorded145,226 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 NEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 145,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 145,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 125,374 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 125,374 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate missing left on dash secured to bumper (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 124,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 117,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,811 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,115 miles

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion rear brake discs.

slight wear suspension bushes.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 101,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion rear brake discs.

front brake discs poor condition.

front brake pads wearing very low[just acceptable].

slight wear suspension bushes.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,081 miles

coolant level low.

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion front brake discs.

corrsion rear brake discs.

front brake pads wearing low.

front tyres 3mm.

n/s/f shock absorber damp.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrsion to exhaust.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

corrsion to exhaust.

rear tyres 2.5mm.

side walls poor condition rear tyres.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 45,190 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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YX57 NEU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YX57 NEU, 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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YX57 NEU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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