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NC08 EVT

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

304,031 mi
Last recorded304,031 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 EVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 304,031 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2024 304,031 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 302,464 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 300,416 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 297,045 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 297,045 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 294,998 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 294,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 292,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 292,646 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 288,558 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 288,558 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 284,302 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 284,302 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 265,905 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 265,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear bump stop in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2015 242,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 212,226 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 212,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 178,046 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 139,286 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 139,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 100,540 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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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NC08 EVT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NC08 EVT, 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 NC08 EVT registered?

NC08 EVT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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