2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · YL08 ETR
2008 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 107,813 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
YL08 ETR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 107,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YL08 ETR Mileage History
- 27/02/2024102,310 mi
- 28/05/2025105,409 mi+3,099 mi
- 29/05/2025105,409 mi
- 01/06/2026107,813 mi+2,404 mi
- 02/06/2026107,813 mi
Average of roughly 2,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL08 ETR 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 (YL08 ETR) between February 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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