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SA08 NLV

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

314,799 mi
Last recorded314,799 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 NLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 314,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe has new thick coat of underseal

Offside Rear Brake pipe has new thick coat of underseal

Fail 5 Jun 2018 314,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe has new thick coat of underseal

Offside Rear Brake pipe has new thick coat of underseal

Pass 29 May 2018 314,164 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 280,839 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 280,735 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 258,864 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 248,356 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 248,347 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s/f (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush o/s/f (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage both front (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 208,825 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jun 2014 177,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2013 133,032 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low approx 3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2012 99,484 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 98,344 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2012 98,344 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,395 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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SA08 NLV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White 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 SA08 NLV, 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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SA08 NLV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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