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YY08 XGW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,648 mi
Last recorded124,648 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 XGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 124,648 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 114,476 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 114,476 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 105,025 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 105,025 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working BOTH SIDES (1.2.1b)

Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDES (1.1.A.3b)

E.M LIGHT ON

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 96,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink , both boots (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,421 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 87,421 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,911 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,370 miles

Bonnet release handle missing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,474 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,870 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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YY08 XGW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY08 XGW, 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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YY08 XGW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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