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SV08 NRO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

217,260 mi
Last recorded217,260 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 NRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 217,260 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2017 217,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 206,528 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 206,512 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working corner bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine has leak of oil

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on dash

Pass 19 Dec 2016 198,920 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil deposits lower engine

Fail 15 Dec 2016 198,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil deposits lower engine

Pass 10 Jun 2016 188,118 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear nail in tyre and wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2016 188,114 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed rear towbar wiring (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear nail in tyre and wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2015 175,035 miles

Nearside Rear brakes have slight bind

Nearside Rear passenger door does not open from inside

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from inside

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

brake pad warning lamp on dash

engine has slight leak of oil

Fail 9 Dec 2015 175,000 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short trailer socket (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear brakes have slight bind

Nearside Rear passenger door does not open from inside

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from inside

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

brake pad warning lamp on dash

engine has slight leak of oil

Pass 11 Apr 2015 172,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 172,692 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 166,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 28 Mar 2013 159,191 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pad warning lamp on

left front tyre cut in sidewall not through to canvas

Pass 11 Apr 2012 153,825 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 153,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2010 125,298 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 125,230 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 77,988 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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SV08 NRO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SV08 NRO, 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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SV08 NRO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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