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FX08 NWK

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

248,040 mi
Last recorded248,040 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 NWK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 248,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2018 248,037 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 221,434 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight misting of power steering fluid

Fail 23 May 2017 221,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 206,781 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 206,360 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 188,396 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt by mounting clip (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places around coil spring mounting and other places (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear sub frame in places has light corrosion

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering floor pan

Fail 3 May 2016 188,354 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on dash (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt by mounting clip (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places around coil spring mounting and other places (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear sub frame in places has light corrosion

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering floor pan

Pass 13 Nov 2015 166,173 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places (6.1.B.2)

Rear sub frame corroded

engine covers undertrays covering floor pan

Fail 13 Nov 2015 166,173 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places (6.1.B.2)

Rear sub frame corroded

engine covers undertrays covering floor pan

Pass 1 Apr 2015 133,914 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 119,753 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 119,576 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 119,576 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 109,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,731 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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FX08 NWK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX08 NWK, 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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FX08 NWK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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