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BT57 SVR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,082 mi
Last recorded89,082 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 SVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 89,082 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2017 89,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 282,188 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 270,228 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 270,228 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 251,066 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 217,192 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 174,654 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f/ track rod has slight play.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 129,435 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 129,435 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 85,700 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,677 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 SVR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

BT57 SVR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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