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NL58 NWF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,461 mi
Last recorded104,461 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 NWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 104,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 93,706 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 93,679 miles

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,457 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drivers interior door handle insecure. Not affecting door operation.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,025 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 77,025 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,666 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,441 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 5 Oct 2015 60,435 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,234 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,830 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 37,162 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,266 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 28,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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NL58 NWF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NL58 NWF, 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 NL58 NWF registered?

NL58 NWF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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