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FG08 NZY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,109 mi
Last recorded147,109 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 NZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 147,109 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 136,453 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 129,186 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 129,186 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 123,564 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 123,564 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 116,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 107,321 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 107,321 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 95,692 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 89,452 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 89,452 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 82,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 78,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2017 78,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 73,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 17 May 2016 73,849 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2015 68,840 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2015 68,840 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,718 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,767 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 37,732 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,732 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 NZY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NZY, 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 NZY registered?

FG08 NZY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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