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AT57 HYU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,498 mi
Last recorded65,498 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 HYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 65,498 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 65,498 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 63,014 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 62,993 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 60,216 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 58,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 56,707 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 55,360 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 10 Dec 2020 55,360 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front pads getting low

Pass 29 May 2019 52,738 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 May 2019 52,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 May 2018 50,346 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 44,461 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 43,910 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stop's perished

Pass 6 Jan 2016 40,924 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2015 38,171 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,171 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 34,234 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 34,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 30,704 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,586 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,564 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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AT57 HYU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AT57 HYU, 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 AT57 HYU registered?

AT57 HYU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is AT57 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT57 HYU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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