2008 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · NT08 BWX
2008 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 168,883 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NT08 BWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2024
- 168,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NT08 BWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Skoda Octavia (NT08 BWX) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
NT08 BWX Mileage History
- 22/06/2022148,093 mi
- 22/06/2022148,093 mi
- 25/07/2023158,827 mi+10,734 mi
- 25/07/2023158,827 mi
- 07/08/2024168,883 mi+10,056 mi
Average of roughly 9,768 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- DSG Mechatronic FailureSerious
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