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NV08 TWC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

304,310 mi
Last recorded304,310 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 TWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 304,310 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 304,310 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 272,034 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 236,196 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 236,185 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres have nails in

wipers not parking at bottom of screen

Pass 24 Sep 2015 208,918 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 178,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 146,782 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 146,782 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 116,475 miles

The front number plate is slightly damaged

The o/s front under tray is damaged and hanging down

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 116,468 miles

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

The front number plate is slightly damaged

The o/s front under tray is damaged and hanging down

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 98,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 75,703 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,957 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 68,957 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,620 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 TWC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TWC, 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 TWC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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