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VO08 NEF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,302 mi
Last recorded132,302 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 NEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2020 132,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 132,281 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slight worn on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2019 117,214 miles

all 4 tyres slight worn on inner edges 205/60/15

Pass 2 Jan 2018 103,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre slight worn on inner edge 205/60/15

Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres slight worn on edges 205/60/15

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,649 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,062 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,178 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,877 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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VO08 NEF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VO08 NEF, 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 VO08 NEF registered?

VO08 NEF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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The MOT history for VO08 NEF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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