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NX08 LWT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,752 mi
Last recorded192,752 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 LWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 192,752 miles

bulb failure warning lamp on dash

driver's sun visor fixing broken

nearside front coil spring not fitted correctly

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front pad brake pad sensor wire hanging down

Front side lights are very bright which hampers the indicator output

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside front to rear brake pipe swollen/ corroded

TPM light on dash

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 192,752 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front pad brake pad sensor wire hanging down

Front side lights are very bright which hampers the indicator output

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside front to rear brake pipe swollen/ corroded

TPM light on dash

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

bulb failure warning lamp on dash

driver's sun visor fixing broken

nearside front coil spring not fitted correctly

Pass 25 Oct 2024 178,804 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion present

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 178,804 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working third brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion present

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 178,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working third brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion present

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 162,281 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 162,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 147,660 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 133,873 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 133,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 LWT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NX08 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

NX08 LWT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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