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BT57 SVU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

341,560 mi
Last recorded341,560 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 341,560 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor leaking slighty

engine oil leak

front brake flexi hoses deteriated

Fail 24 May 2018 341,544 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor leaking slighty

engine oil leak

front brake flexi hoses deteriated

Pass 7 Jun 2017 336,268 miles

Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 322,014 miles

Oil leak ()

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 6 Jul 2015 304,547 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 265,448 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT POOR

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 230,573 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

FOOTBRAKE ADJUSTMENT POOR

Pass 27 Jun 2012 181,855 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 143,164 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2010 106,912 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 106,912 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,330 miles

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

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 SVU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

BT57 SVU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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