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NM08 LZH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,176 mi
Last recorded121,176 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 LZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 121,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 116,347 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 108,847 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 108,820 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 103,684 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 103,682 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected DAMAGE (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 14 Jun 2022 92,495 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 82,312 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 82,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 76,072 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,840 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 68,840 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,525 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 46,712 miles

Hand brake lever slightly stiff.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 41,516 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,443 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 23,169 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,696 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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NM08 LZH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NM08 LZH, 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 NM08 LZH registered?

NM08 LZH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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