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SJ08 NGF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,030 mi
Last recorded82,030 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 NGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,030 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,058 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 201,357 miles

Driver's seat insecure frame broken (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 201,275 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 199,256 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 170,439 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 120,357 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 119,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 94,910 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 93,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,383 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,634 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 NGF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ08 NGF registered?

SJ08 NGF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is SJ08 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ08 NGF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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