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FG08 NZN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,979 mi
Last recorded198,979 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 NZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 198,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

low oil level

Fail 12 Jan 2026 198,979 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

low oil level

Pass 21 Jan 2025 197,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 194,456 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat belt not even plugged in ()

Fail 2 Nov 2023 194,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat belt not even plugged in ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 190,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 173,275 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 159,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 159,271 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 141,958 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 122,621 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 105,367 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 105,367 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,507 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,690 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 74,208 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,358 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,250 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,536 miles

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

engine oil requires topping up

nearside rear tyre tred slightly distorted around inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge 1mm

offside rear tyre tred slightly distorted around inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge 1mm

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,029 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner 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 NZN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 NZN, 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 NZN registered?

FG08 NZN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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