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NX08 VWL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

309,436 mi
Last recorded309,436 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 VWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 309,436 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 193,595 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 293,587 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

lower engine cover secured to n/s/f and o/s/f suspention bottom arms

Pass 19 Aug 2014 275,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f ball joint bolt not standard bolt

Pass 6 Aug 2013 240,023 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

driver saet belt locking device cover damage but operate normal

Pass 27 Feb 2013 225,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 204,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 20 Feb 2012 189,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 158,545 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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NX08 VWL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NX08 VWL, 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 NX08 VWL registered?

NX08 VWL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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