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NM08 VUN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,731 mi
Last recorded181,731 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 VUN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 181,731 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 174,835 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 174,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 165,279 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 158,492 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 153,302 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 139,739 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 126,433 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 99,500 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 96,469 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 96,464 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 86,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

undertrays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,153 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear shocker cover deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wipers poor

Fail 23 Jul 2014 56,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wipers poor

Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,026 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,163 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 26,532 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,532 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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NM08 VUN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NM08 VUN, 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 NM08 VUN registered?

NM08 VUN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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