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FN58 NZE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

202,587 mi
Last recorded202,587 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 NZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 202,587 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber buffer split

Offside Rear shock absorber buffer split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 198,069 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber buffer split

Offside Rear shock absorber buffer split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 198,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shock absorber buffer split

Offside Rear shock absorber buffer split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 193,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber buffer split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber buffer split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 188,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber buffer split

Offside Rear shock absorber buffer perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 188,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber buffer split

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber buffer perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 183,717 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged guide adrift on center belt seat aperture (7.1.2 (d))

Front engine oil residue leak turbo induction pipe area

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 177,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From Turbo Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 171,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 171,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 164,316 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 164,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 154,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 144,945 miles

Nearside Rear cut in outer sidewall, no cords showing

Rear inner brake pads, unable to see

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 144,945 miles

Nearside Rear cut in outer sidewall, no cords showing

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

Rear inner brake pads, unable to see

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 133,586 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 125,221 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 104,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,893 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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FN58 NZE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN58 NZE, 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 FN58 NZE registered?

FN58 NZE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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