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WV08 NPF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,246 mi
Last recorded178,246 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 NPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 178,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 167,202 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 151,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 130,042 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole near mount (6.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure yellow light on dash

Fail 30 Jun 2022 130,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole near mount (6.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure yellow light on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2021 113,411 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 111,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,166 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,029 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding on slightly

rear most exhaust mount has broken free of exhaust system, however the system is still supported

Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,815 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,730 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,452 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 81,452 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,829 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 68,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,309 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 43,228 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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WV08 NPF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 WV08 NPF, 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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WV08 NPF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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