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NU08 DHY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,817 mi
Last recorded118,817 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 DHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 118,817 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 118,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 109,100 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 108,936 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 97,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 97,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 90,076 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 83,659 miles

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear just legal perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

not able to open tailgate

Fail 29 Jan 2021 79,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear just legal perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

not able to open tailgate

Pass 20 Jan 2020 76,887 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2018 71,549 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Dec 2017 66,174 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 66,169 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 60,530 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,701 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 28,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,079 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,193 miles

Oil leak

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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NU08 DHY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU08 DHY, 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 NU08 DHY registered?

NU08 DHY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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