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SV08 NXG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,739 mi
Last recorded194,739 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 NXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 194,739 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 188,528 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 188,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 181,842 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 175,125 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 175,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 168,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Jan 2019 165,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 156,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 149,902 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 142,447 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 132,371 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 118,558 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 98,123 miles

Front and rear tyres worm close to legal limit

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,930 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 77,930 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,835 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,248 miles

tyres worrn on inside edges

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 NXG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 SV08 NXG, 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 NXG registered?

SV08 NXG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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