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BT57 AYP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,603 mi
Last recorded115,603 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 AYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 115,603 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 110,228 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 105,683 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 105,673 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Service brake excessively binding offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 100,594 miles

front tyres wearing edges offside and nearside

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,119 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,666 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 89,658 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 85,652 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,413 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,677 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,323 miles

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

both front tyres low on inner edge

knocking noise

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,644 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch liner damaged

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,420 miles

all tyres worn to limit

n/s/f wheel arch liner damaged

n/s/r door damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,136 miles

damage n/s/r door

n/s/f wheel arch under cover broken

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,914 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 29,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,429 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,343 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)

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper inoperative

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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BT57 AYP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BT57 AYP, 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 BT57 AYP registered?

BT57 AYP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2008.

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