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SD08 NVX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,558 mi
Last recorded49,558 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 NVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 49,558 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 49,537 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 44,817 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + both steering arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both sides steering arms corroded

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 44,563 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc all attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 44,561 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc all attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 43,972 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 42,680 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 42,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 41,045 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,174 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 37,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper strut top bush

Pass 17 Mar 2018 36,244 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,535 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 34,535 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,081 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,357 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,335 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 24,231 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,071 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 15,442 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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SD08 NVX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD08 NVX, 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 SD08 NVX registered?

SD08 NVX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is SD08 NVX safe to buy?

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