2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · YY57 VHC
2008 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27/02/2008. Recorded mileage 179,659 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
YY57 VHC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
- 179,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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YY57 VHC Mileage History
- 24/02/201124,036 mi
- 24/02/201124,036 mi
- 22/02/201228,194 mi+4,158 mi
- 21/02/201338,478 mi+10,284 mi
- 03/02/201449,844 mi+11,366 mi
- 03/02/201449,844 mi
- 21/02/201565,810 mi+15,966 mi
- 27/02/201566,135 mi+325 mi
- 25/02/201679,392 mi+13,257 mi
- 20/02/201792,315 mi+12,923 mi
- 20/02/2018109,833 mi+17,518 mi
- 23/02/2018109,973 mi+140 mi
- 18/02/2019128,562 mi+18,589 mi
- 27/02/2020137,028 mi+8,466 mi
- 25/02/2021143,387 mi+6,359 mi
- 03/03/2021143,396 mi+9 mi
- 25/02/2022149,589 mi+6,193 mi
- 28/02/2022149,599 mi+10 mi
- 22/02/2023155,781 mi+6,182 mi
- 22/02/2023155,781 mi
- 23/02/2024160,642 mi+4,861 mi
- 21/03/2024160,731 mi+89 mi
- 04/04/2025179,656 mi+18,925 mi
- 07/04/2025179,659 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,024 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
YY57 VHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Skoda Octavia (YY57 VHC) between February 2011 and April 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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