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AK08 NJH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,070 mi
Last recorded218,070 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 NJH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 218,070 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 218,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

engine oil level low

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2015 198,338 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 176,803 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 153,684 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 123,464 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 91,044 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 91,044 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AK08 NJH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK08 NJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK08 NJH registered?

AK08 NJH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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