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DA57 BSU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,374 mi
Last recorded94,374 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 BSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 94,374 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2026 94,374 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2025 87,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2024 80,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2024 80,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2023 73,346 miles

Front Both front tyres edges wearing out

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 67,287 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2021 58,378 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 52,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 46,655 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,703 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 44,703 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 41,421 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 38,692 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,841 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 32,774 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 29,273 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 29,273 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 25,082 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 20,543 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 20,543 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 14,553 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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DA57 BSU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DA57 BSU, 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 DA57 BSU registered?

DA57 BSU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is DA57 BSU safe to buy?

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