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NJ58 KXG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

251,453 mi
Last recorded251,453 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 KXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 251,453 miles

engine cover fittrd

under body trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 241,708 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 241,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 231,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 220,496 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak at rear top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

not able to inspect items behind plastic covers

Fail 16 Jan 2019 220,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced amost white instead of amber (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front and rear (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak at rear top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

not able to inspect items behind plastic covers

Pass 19 Sep 2018 210,775 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 200,356 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Sep 2017 175,215 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 175,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2017 164,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 147,957 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Underbody protection fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Fail 16 Nov 2016 147,742 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Underbody protection fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 16 May 2016 130,227 miles

Rear Upper engine oil leak from turbo area

Pass 21 May 2015 91,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 60,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,485 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,219 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 53,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,686 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 38,686 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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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NJ58 KXG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ58 KXG, 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 NJ58 KXG registered?

NJ58 KXG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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