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NV08 BNY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,750 mi
Last recorded51,750 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 BNY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,750 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

stone chip in screen

n/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,684 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,557 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 37,505 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,544 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 20,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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NV08 BNY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NV08 BNY, 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 NV08 BNY registered?

NV08 BNY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is NV08 BNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV08 BNY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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