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T31 NTV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,673 mi
Last recorded155,673 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 NTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 155,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 147,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 147,919 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 138,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 128,132 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 123,137 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 117,296 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 117,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 28 Sep 2020 111,162 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 104,367 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,862 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 91,044 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,758 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2016 83,758 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,322 miles

child seat installed

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,234 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,602 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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T31 NTV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T31 NTV, 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 T31 NTV registered?

T31 NTV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is T31 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T31 NTV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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