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NM08 VUR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,030 mi
Last recorded202,030 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 VUR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 202,030 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2018 186,678 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Stone chips in windscreen

Undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2018 186,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Both front brake discs corroded

Stone chips in windscreen

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2016 152,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass selotaped on and loose ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass selotaped on! (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 152,872 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass selotaped on and loose ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass selotaped on! (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 123,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 108,937 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

stonechips in windscreen

tracking requires adjustment

wipers slight smearing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,109 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes age cracking

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

undertray damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2013 85,109 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes age cracking

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

undertray damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2012 62,265 miles

see advisory sheet 399224722477

Fail 11 Aug 2012 62,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f low tyre pressure

Pass 13 Aug 2011 36,886 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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NM08 VUR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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