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NL08 UYF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,927 mi
Last recorded120,927 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 UYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 120,927 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 117,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 117,861 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,203 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 111,124 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 104,026 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 104,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,377 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,480 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 93,480 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 85,663 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,222 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 78,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,416 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,745 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 63,745 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 57,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,419 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,543 miles

both rear tyres show perishing in treads

Fail 1 Mar 2013 39,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both rear tyres show perishing in treads

Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,055 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 31,942 miles

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)

undersheilds fitted restricting view

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,486 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)

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 UYF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UYF, 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 UYF registered?

NL08 UYF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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