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NU57 EWH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,751 mi
Last recorded173,751 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU57 EWH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 173,751 miles

nearside steering rack has a slight fluid leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 173,751 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre soft

nearside steering rack has a slight fluid leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 166,305 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 166,303 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 141,117 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 104,462 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 64,047 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak extensive

Fail 8 Feb 2012 64,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak extensive

Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,305 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2011 33,206 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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NU57 EWH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NU57 EWH, 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 NU57 EWH registered?

NU57 EWH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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