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NV57 VEA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

277,963 mi
Last recorded277,963 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 VEA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 277,963 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 264,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Fail 11 Jul 2017 264,829 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak Engine sump bung area ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 252,879 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 249,766 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 242,491 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 236,026 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 205,826 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 201,667 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Mar 2014 201,667 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Mar 2013 175,005 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 175,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 146,183 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 146,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2011 93,690 miles

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

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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NV57 VEA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NV57 VEA, 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 NV57 VEA registered?

NV57 VEA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is NV57 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV57 VEA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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