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SJ08 NHH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,902 mi
Last recorded235,902 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 NHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 235,902 miles

front pads worn low

Fail 27 Feb 2014 235,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front pads worn low

Pass 28 Feb 2013 204,704 miles

nearside front rack end excessive play for new rack

offside front steering rack end play

rear pads low

Fail 28 Feb 2013 204,704 miles

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

nearside front rack end excessive play for new rack

offside front steering rack end play

rear pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2012 172,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 135,341 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 NHH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SJ08 NHH, 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 NHH registered?

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

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The MOT history for SJ08 NHH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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