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LR08 BTZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,799 mi
Last recorded124,799 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 BTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 124,799 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 122,828 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 122,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 120,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 115,295 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2022 107,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall/worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall/worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 99,599 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 95,016 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 95,014 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,493 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 86,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is almost ON LIMIT of 1.6mm at 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 78,639 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded rusty and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is almost ON LIMIT of 1.6mm at 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 71,437 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 71,305 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,466 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 50,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 40,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 39,916 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,959 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,326 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 24,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,738 miles

o/s/f damaged

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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LR08 BTZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LR08 BTZ, 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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LR08 BTZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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