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L4 NWX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,099 mi
Last recorded104,099 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 NWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 104,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 104,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 96,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , both bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 90,029 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 83,129 miles

small stone chip in off side front windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2021 78,748 miles

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))

small stone chip in off side front windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,145 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low on the inside surfaces

small stone chip in the offside front windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2019 74,656 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 74,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,770 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED AND CORRODED. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED AND CORRODED. (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 58,943 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED AND CORRODED. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED AND CORRODED. (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,768 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 44,489 miles

All four tyres low inner edges.

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,540 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,933 miles

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)

front discs corroded inner face

Pass 1 Nov 2011 24,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L4 NWX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L4 NWX, 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 L4 NWX registered?

L4 NWX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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