2008 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · EU08 YZJ
2008 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 181,376 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU08 YZJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2026
- 181,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU08 YZJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Skoda Octavia (EU08 YZJ) between March 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
EU08 YZJ Mileage History
- 31/03/201120,611 mi
- 31/03/201120,611 mi
- 07/03/201229,066 mi+8,455 mi
- 05/03/201343,184 mi+14,118 mi
- 12/03/201456,535 mi+13,351 mi
- 12/03/201568,886 mi+12,351 mi
- 31/03/201679,598 mi+10,712 mi
- 31/03/201679,598 mi
- 31/03/201788,448 mi+8,850 mi
- 28/03/201893,191 mi+4,743 mi
- 18/03/201999,440 mi+6,249 mi
- 22/06/2020115,142 mi+15,702 mi
- 23/06/2020115,144 mi+2 mi
- 19/06/2021132,173 mi+17,029 mi
- 18/06/2022139,923 mi+7,750 mi
- 19/06/2023147,078 mi+7,155 mi
- 18/06/2024156,077 mi+8,999 mi
- 21/06/2024156,152 mi+75 mi
- 16/06/2025166,263 mi+10,111 mi
- 08/06/2026180,984 mi+14,721 mi
- 13/06/2026181,376 mi+392 mi
Average of roughly 10,575 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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