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NT08 DFA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

215,329 mi
Last recorded215,329 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT08 DFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 215,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 212,153 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 197,663 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 197,613 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 174,490 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 168,761 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 168,182 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 166,370 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 153,745 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 144,227 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 143,563 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 131,936 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,206 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 109,920 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 109,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,075 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 92,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,570 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,838 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 61,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 45,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,892 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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NT08 DFA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NT08 DFA, 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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NT08 DFA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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