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GY08 NVZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

115,551 mi
Last recorded115,551 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 NVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 115,551 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 110,771 miles

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 1 Nov 2023 103,791 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 98,980 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 93,793 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 91,730 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 84,410 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 84,355 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 76,372 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre- perished and cracking in tread

Pass 3 May 2017 72,313 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front inner steering rack tie rod ball joint worn

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,055 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,816 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,722 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,874 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,034 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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GY08 NVZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GY08 NVZ, 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 GY08 NVZ registered?

GY08 NVZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is GY08 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 NVZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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