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SJ08 NDU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

232,435 mi
Last recorded232,435 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 NDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 232,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 209,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2015 154,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2015 154,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 93,289 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 37,363 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,012 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,105 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,216 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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SJ08 NDU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 SJ08 NDU, 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 SJ08 NDU registered?

SJ08 NDU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ08 NDU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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