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BT57 HNE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

284,819 mi
Last recorded284,819 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 HNE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 284,819 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 284,794 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 277,817 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 271,553 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 271,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 264,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 264,512 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 253,404 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 234,364 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 234,364 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 224,040 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 224,040 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 208,184 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 187,415 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 187,410 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 156,865 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 156,865 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 131,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 97,961 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,298 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,028 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 15,217 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 10,429 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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BT57 HNE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BT57 HNE, 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 HNE registered?

BT57 HNE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 February 2008.

Is BT57 HNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 HNE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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