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NJ08 HLP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,348 mi
Last recorded104,348 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 HLP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,348 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 104,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,037 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 75,492 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 75,492 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,077 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,527 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,874 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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NJ08 HLP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLP, 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 HLP registered?

NJ08 HLP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is NJ08 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ08 HLP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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