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SV08 NVZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,905 mi
Last recorded164,905 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 NVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 164,905 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 164,904 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2013 151,934 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 151,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 137,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing frome the inner egde.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 113,704 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 113,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 96,263 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 75,460 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,754 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 49,685 miles

advise surface cuts on nearside front tyre outer sidewall but no cords or bulges visable

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 NVZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SV08 NVZ, 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 SV08 NVZ registered?

SV08 NVZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is SV08 NVZ safe to buy?

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