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WV08 NJF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,859 mi
Last recorded84,859 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 NJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 84,859 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 82,106 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 82,041 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 79,654 miles

oil leak evident

Fail 10 Jun 2024 79,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak evident

Pass 21 Jun 2023 76,877 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 May 2022 74,440 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 71,330 miles

n/s/r tyre on wear markers

Fail 25 May 2021 71,330 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on wear markers

Pass 26 May 2020 67,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 64,650 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 64,650 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 62,043 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 62,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,295 miles

n/s mirror unit damaged

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2016 56,140 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 48,293 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 43,454 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,332 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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WV08 NJF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WV08 NJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV08 NJF registered?

WV08 NJF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is WV08 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 NJF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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