2008 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · YA57 ULO
2008 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 143,118 miles. MOT expired on 27 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA57 ULO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/12/2021
- 143,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA57 ULO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Skoda Octavia (YA57 ULO) between February 2011 and December 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
YA57 ULO Mileage History
- 03/02/201142,045 mi
- 03/02/201142,045 mi
- 15/02/201245,602 mi+3,557 mi
- 20/02/201245,602 mi
- 15/02/201358,925 mi+13,323 mi
- 14/04/201473,325 mi+14,400 mi
- 19/03/201589,402 mi+16,077 mi
- 02/04/201698,021 mi+8,619 mi
- 02/04/201698,021 mi
- 08/04/2017100,095 mi+2,074 mi
- 11/04/2018105,079 mi+4,984 mi
- 19/03/2019111,665 mi+6,586 mi
- 02/11/2020127,118 mi+15,453 mi
- 28/12/2021143,118 mi+16,000 mi
- 28/12/2021143,118 mi
Average of roughly 9,273 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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