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FG08 NZJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,977 mi
Last recorded131,977 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 NZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 131,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 126,564 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 118,260 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 107,213 miles

Front Lower Nearside And Offside Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Slight Worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe Slightly Corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 107,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Nearside And Offside Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Slight Worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe Slightly Corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 89,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 87,451 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,863 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 79,033 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 75,994 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,924 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,202 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,864 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,347 miles

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE DRY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT IN GOOD ORDER BUT REQ PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE THROUGH OUT WAX OIL GREASE

Fail 4 Mar 2014 48,346 miles

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

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE DRY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT IN GOOD ORDER BUT REQ PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE THROUGH OUT WAX OIL GREASE

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,958 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 37,719 miles

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

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

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes req wax oil

Pass 25 May 2012 37,719 miles

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

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes req wax oil

Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,698 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 27,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

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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FG08 NZJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG08 NZJ, 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 FG08 NZJ registered?

FG08 NZJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is FG08 NZJ safe to buy?

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