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J88 NHH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests48 (32 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,178 mi
Last recorded141,178 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 NHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

32 pass 16 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 141,178 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2025 316,241 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 316,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 125,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 177,688 miles

both front jacking points slight corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2024 177,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front jacking points slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2024 120,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushcracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake lever on caliper not achieving full travel

Rear exhaust system corroded

both outer sills extensively corroded

extensive corrosion to floor and chassis at rear

extensive corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 21 Sep 2023 170,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 113,697 miles

exhaust corroded at centre and rear

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules corroded on front and rear flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling on various brake pipes underside at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on both outer sill panels at front, not holed

extensive surface corrosion on floor and chassis underside at rear

extensive surface corrosion on rear suspension components

headlamp height sensor broken at nearside rear

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter cracking, not split

Pass 22 Sep 2022 163,927 miles

Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 163,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 107,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating peeling on various brake pipes at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated fine cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dirt shield loose (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking on trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated fine cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dirt shield loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking on trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

extensive surface corrosion on rear suspension subframe and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Sep 2021 160,583 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 106,601 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has areas of surface corrosion to underside and on sills

Pass 10 Aug 2020 153,519 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 153,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 105,025 miles

Offside Front Brake disc stone guard severely deteriorated

Vehicle has areas of corrosion to underside, present in various locations, and on various components

Fail 7 Feb 2020 105,023 miles

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

Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) indicates a fault

Offside Front Brake disc stone guard severely deteriorated

Vehicle has areas of corrosion to underside, present in various locations, and on various components

Pass 10 Aug 2019 145,896 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 145,896 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 98,069 miles

Offside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 139,386 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight

both rear tyres poor on side walls

Fail 12 Mar 2018 139,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted and in way of spring (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight

both rear tyres poor on side walls

Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,432 miles

Vehicle has areas of light corrosion on suspension components

Pass 19 Apr 2017 134,866 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 134,861 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 134,793 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 84,830 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 130,780 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 130,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 77,920 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 125,291 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 125,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 117,820 miles

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

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

o/s/r light lens damaged but not showing white light

Fail 12 Feb 2014 117,820 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

o/s/r light lens damaged but not showing white light

Pass 8 Feb 2014 63,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn to approx 3mm.

Fail 8 Feb 2014 63,575 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn to approx 3mm.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,331 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 112,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 112,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

air bag light on.

Fail 9 Feb 2013 55,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 106,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 46,474 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 100,738 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,903 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,431 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,236 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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J88 NHH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J88 NHH, 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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J88 NHH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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