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SJ08 NFN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

217,394 mi
Last recorded217,394 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 NFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 217,394 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 215,227 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 210,915 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 191,275 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 162,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2a)

o/s/f suspension leg slight leak.

rear tyres slight worm n rear rear tyres slight worn in middle rear tyres slight worn in middle.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 154,263 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 154,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 139,115 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 132,828 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 123,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Moisture on top of filter. Recommend attention.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,626 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 96,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 90,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 NFN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NFN, 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 NFN registered?

SJ08 NFN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ08 NFN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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