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NX08 FGP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,115 mi
Last recorded141,115 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 FGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 141,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2020 132,009 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 125,468 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 125,280 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 116,002 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2018 116,000 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 109,660 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 108,130 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear break dics worn

Fail 30 May 2017 108,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. wronge size (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure space saver (4.2.A.1c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear break dics worn

Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,288 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,934 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,301 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 65,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,744 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,993 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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NX08 FGP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NX08 FGP, 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 NX08 FGP registered?

NX08 FGP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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