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SJ08 NGE

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,245 mi
Last recorded156,245 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 NGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 156,245 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 156,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 118,701 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 79,753 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,101 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 127,029 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,826 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 74,365 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 NGE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NGE, 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 NGE registered?

SJ08 NGE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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