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NV08 KPG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,302 mi
Last recorded147,302 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 KPG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 147,302 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 147,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 138,001 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 132,355 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 132,355 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 128,450 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 117,153 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 106,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 22 May 2017 95,859 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 95,859 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 83,499 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 71,634 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 59,747 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 43,414 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres getting low on tread.

both rear tyres getting low on tread.

n/s/f wing mirror glass damaged.

Fail 27 Apr 2013 43,414 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 29,060 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 May 2011 20,816 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 20,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 KPG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KPG, 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 KPG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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