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NV08 TVK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,868 mi
Last recorded118,868 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 TVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 118,868 miles

Nearside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached engine undertray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 110,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 110,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 103,476 miles

Rear tow bar cable insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2024 103,453 miles

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

Rear tow bar cable insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2023 95,086 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,624 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 88,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,670 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 79,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 79,392 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,605 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 75,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 69,865 miles

small cuts in both front tyre tread pattern

Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,985 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 58,000 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 53,652 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 53,651 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,217 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,388 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,768 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,658 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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NV08 TVK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NV08 TVK, 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 NV08 TVK registered?

NV08 TVK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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