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NX08 WFL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,982 mi
Last recorded159,982 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 WFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 159,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 154,256 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 144,790 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 144,788 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 136,285 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 125,678 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2020 117,494 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 115,493 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 110,753 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 110,753 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 106,910 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 92,837 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Pass 29 Dec 2015 77,823 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 77,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,624 miles

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

osr brake back plate slightly loose

Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,781 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,369 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 WFL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 NX08 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

NX08 WFL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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