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NV08 HRC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

213,904 mi
Last recorded213,904 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 HRC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 213,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 205,182 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 204,693 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES OUTERS (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm completely bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 196,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

both front outer cv joint gaiters perished

rear height level sensor linkage broken but attached

Fail 20 Aug 2020 196,659 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamps corroded away and sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (DONE) (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

both front outer cv joint gaiters perished

rear height level sensor linkage broken but attached

Pass 19 Aug 2019 190,859 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamps corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges nearside quite badly (205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine sump drain plug covered in sealant

headlamp level sensor on nearside rear suspension link rod broken & cable tied

intercooler hose clip miss positioned

Fail 7 Aug 2019 190,552 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamps corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges nearside quite badly (205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine sump drain plug covered in sealant

headlamp level sensor on nearside rear suspension link rod broken & cable tied

intercooler hose clip miss positioned

Pass 4 Jul 2018 81,473 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 181,473 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 170,377 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 152,407 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 131,910 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 131,910 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Rear axle levelling valve linkage broken (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 109,895 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 84,155 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers detatched

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,663 miles

N/S/R And O/S/R Bump stops split but not insecure.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,771 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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NV08 HRC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HRC, 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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NV08 HRC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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