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GP08 NXB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,449 mi
Last recorded60,449 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 NXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 60,449 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 60,450 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 55,475 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 50,735 miles

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

Offside Front signs of inner rim rubbing

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

Fail 7 May 2024 50,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge, stepped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge , stepped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front signs of inner rim rubbing

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 49,001 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. recommend tracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 45,400 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 41,233 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 41,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 37,557 miles

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

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

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

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 22 Nov 2019 34,471 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 27,126 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 27,126 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 22,165 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split

Fail 23 Aug 2017 22,162 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split

Pass 31 May 2016 20,600 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 18,997 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 18,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,971 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 14,651 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 12,113 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,082 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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GP08 NXB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GP08 NXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP08 NXB registered?

GP08 NXB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is GP08 NXB safe to buy?

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