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NX58 ZHG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,398 mi
Last recorded175,398 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX58 ZHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 175,398 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both front tyres close to legal limit

both sills slightly corroded

exhaust has a minor leak

front brake discs pitted

front registration plate deteriorated

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

nearside registration plate bulb dim

offside front outer CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

slight play at nearside track rod end

Fail 20 Jan 2023 175,381 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both front tyres close to legal limit

both sills slightly corroded

exhaust has a minor leak

front brake discs pitted

front registration plate deteriorated

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

nearside registration plate bulb dim

offside front outer CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

slight play at nearside track rod end

Pass 26 Jan 2022 161,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 161,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 141,668 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 132,185 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,242 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 119,239 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,282 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 99,903 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,550 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,056 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,012 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,922 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,796 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)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,607 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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NX58 ZHG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NX58 ZHG, 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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NX58 ZHG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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