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SV08 NVX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,933 mi
Last recorded155,933 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 NVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 155,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at central exhaust sleeve, sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge of disk quite corroded, rear brakes need attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 147,092 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front n/s link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear most bush's) getting very worn, replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 138,394 miles

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

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 135,829 miles

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 21 Oct 2020 132,969 miles

Engine and undertrays fitted as standard

Fail 21 Oct 2020 132,969 miles

Engine and undertrays fitted as standard

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 123,442 miles

Engine and under-trays fitted as standard obstructing various testable components

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

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

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

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

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

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2018 104,057 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undercarrage including various suspension components rusty

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,102 miles

Front tyres well over half worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 73,600 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

t/c light on

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 50,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 38,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2011 27,637 miles

nearside front tyre getting close to limit at inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2011 27,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre getting close to limit at inner edge

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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SV08 NVX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SV08 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 SV08 NVX registered?

SV08 NVX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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