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NA08 XSE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,951 mi
Last recorded185,951 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 XSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 185,951 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 181,257 miles

o/s/ and n/s sills slight corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2022 177,697 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 177,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 174,039 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 169,242 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 160,369 miles

n/s/r tyre inner tread scrubbed

Fail 29 Jan 2019 160,366 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre inner tread scrubbed

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2018 149,315 miles

both front shockers slight leak

Fail 2 Feb 2018 149,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front shockers slight leak

Pass 16 Feb 2017 141,238 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 137,370 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 122,137 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 107,655 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 93,355 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,010 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 75,010 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 59,397 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 59,389 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

childseat fitted to n/s/r preventing a full inspection of the seatbelt

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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NA08 XSE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc 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 NA08 XSE, 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 NA08 XSE registered?

NA08 XSE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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