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NU08 KUY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,034 mi
Last recorded177,034 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 KUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 177,034 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 162,862 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 162,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working On the wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing Wheel nuts missing from all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 146,375 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 146,373 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 137,085 miles

NSR brake shows signs of overheating

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 128,778 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 128,778 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 121,479 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 121,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017
Pass 6 Feb 2016 107,998 miles

Front brake discs 70% worn.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads 80% worn.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 99,919 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 14 Mar 2013 71,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,683 miles

Ajusted rear washer jet

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 56,683 miles

Ajusted rear washer jet

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,162 miles

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

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

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 KUY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NU08 KUY, 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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NU08 KUY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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