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NJ08 HLA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,095 mi
Last recorded177,095 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 HLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 177,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 157,610 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 157,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 143,013 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/n/s (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 123,190 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 111,932 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 111,932 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 102,722 miles

front tyres slightly worn inner edges

nearsode rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 93,930 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,197 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)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,654 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edges.

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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NJ08 HLA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJ08 HLA, 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 NJ08 HLA registered?

NJ08 HLA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is NJ08 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ08 HLA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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