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VX08 NSY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,798 mi
Last recorded173,798 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 NSY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 173,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 166,034 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 166,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2021 156,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 156,463 miles

Rear Subframe rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2019 153,631 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 143,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner disc face rusty with reduced friction area

Fail 17 May 2018 143,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner disc face rusty with reduced friction area

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2017 131,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 112,394 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 95,776 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 83,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,175 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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VX08 NSY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VX08 NSY, 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 VX08 NSY registered?

VX08 NSY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is VX08 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 NSY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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