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AK08 NJS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,033 mi
Last recorded158,033 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 NJS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 158,033 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 152,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Rear Both rear tires perishing in the tread.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 139,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 128,076 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 7 Jun 2017 128,075 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid low (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre stop light not working

Pass 24 May 2016 116,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight brake bind from OSR wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,802 miles

Off side rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 104,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Off side rear brake caliper looks damp= no obvious leak detected.

Off side rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 81,045 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 80,753 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,900 miles

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 NJS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NJS, 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 NJS registered?

AK08 NJS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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