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NL58 NWS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

417,405 mi
Last recorded417,405 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 NWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2021 417,405 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 389,122 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 389,083 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 358,058 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 358,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 326,666 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 287,405 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 287,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 243,351 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 198,721 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 150,421 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 912,709 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 91,078 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 39,222 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f tyre 3mm

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 NWS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NL58 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

NL58 NWS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is NL58 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL58 NWS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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