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NY08 HKA

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,008 mi
Last recorded227,008 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 HKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 227,008 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 208,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear and off side rear tyres abnormally worn on inside edge

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

oil leak from engine area

taxi metre and sat nav and mobile fitted to dash ( not restricting view of road

Fail 9 Mar 2017 208,219 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear and off side rear tyres abnormally worn on inside edge

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

oil leak from engine area

taxi metre and sat nav and mobile fitted to dash ( not restricting view of road

Pass 17 Mar 2016 178,976 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 178,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 146,940 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 146,738 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 114,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,285 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 52,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,496 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,073 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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NY08 HKA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NY08 HKA, 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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NY08 HKA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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