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KS08 NHU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

267,926 mi
Last recorded267,926 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 NHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 267,926 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 260,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edges wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 254,045 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2017 249,144 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 229,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 217,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 217,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 203,795 miles

Engine Management Light stays on

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 196,087 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 175,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 159,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 142,682 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on the inside edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 132,741 miles

Both rear tyres wearing towards the inside edge

Fail 5 Mar 2013 111,808 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 111,808 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2012 106,374 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

can't check brake fluid reservoir level without removal of cap

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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KS08 NHU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KS08 NHU, 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 KS08 NHU registered?

KS08 NHU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is KS08 NHU safe to buy?

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