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NL08 UYE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,041 mi
Last recorded130,041 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 UYE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 130,041 miles

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2023 130,037 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2022 112,874 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre slightly mis shapen

Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,996 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer cover broken/missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower suspension arm inner and outer bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 79,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn unevenly/out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer cover broken/missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower suspension arm inner and outer bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 69,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,100 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2018 64,100 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 56,074 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 56,074 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,846 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 42,467 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Front brake discs worn

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2015 42,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" flat (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" flat (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted

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

Front brake discs worn

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,071 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,860 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,586 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,004 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 17,004 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 15,399 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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NL08 UYE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NL08 UYE, 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 NL08 UYE registered?

NL08 UYE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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