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WV08 NMF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,553 mi
Last recorded120,553 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 NMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 120,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 112,896 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 112,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 103,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 92,431 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 92,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 86,318 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 82,556 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 82,552 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,567 miles

front brakes very slightly sticking

slight engine oil leak around sump. further investigation required

Pass 28 Sep 2018 68,548 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 68,543 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,762 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 58,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,186 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 53,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,219 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 47,217 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,672 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,743 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 29,805 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,347 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 24,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 NMF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NMF, 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 WV08 NMF registered?

WV08 NMF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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