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DX08 NBB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,042 mi
Last recorded172,042 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 NBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 172,042 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 166,773 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 159,921 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 159,921 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 149,768 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 149,768 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 137,134 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 129,460 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 123,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 1 May 2015 123,229 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 23 May 2014 110,647 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

some distortion of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 24 May 2013 91,376 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 59,418 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 42,328 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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DX08 NBB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DX08 NBB, 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 DX08 NBB registered?

DX08 NBB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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