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SJ08 NHL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

243,248 mi
Last recorded243,248 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 243,248 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 235,447 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 227,015 miles

near-side front tyre worn on inner edge

off-side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2014 227,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

near-side front tyre worn on inner edge

off-side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 196,832 miles

front number plate delaminated but not affecting letters

nearside front flexi cracked but not shown cord

Pass 1 Mar 2012 160,982 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 160,982 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 124,992 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 NHL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 NHL, 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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SJ08 NHL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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