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NE08 MRV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,092 mi
Last recorded190,092 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE08 MRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 190,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 172,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 152,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 152,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 124,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 108,077 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 104,147 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))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 104,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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 22 Apr 2020 97,914 miles

Front under tray loose / fixings missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 97,914 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay / filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front under tray loose / fixings missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,021 miles

slight leak of grease from n/s/f inner cv gaiter

Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,691 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 82,068 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 82,068 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 74,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,462 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,185 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,819 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 54,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 46,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,514 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 27,900 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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NE08 MRV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NE08 MRV, 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 NE08 MRV registered?

NE08 MRV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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