2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · YB08 SPU
2008 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 127,111 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB08 SPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2025
- 127,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB08 SPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Skoda Octavia (YB08 SPU) between February 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YB08 SPU Mileage History
- 16/02/2023116,174 mi
- 16/02/2023116,174 mi
- 03/02/2024119,924 mi+3,750 mi
- 09/02/2024119,934 mi+10 mi
- 21/03/2025127,111 mi+7,177 mi
Average of roughly 5,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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