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Skoda Octavia

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 BTYMOT history

LR08 BTY is a blue diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 250,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LR08 BTY blue Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
250,946 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BTY was last recorded at 250,946 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
250,936 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
14,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,946 miles
  • 2025 – 240,413 miles
  • 2024 – 229,915 miles
  • 2023 – 218,607 miles
  • 2022 – 209,288 miles
  • 2021 – 199,463 miles
  • 2020 – 190,877 miles
  • 2019 – 178,822 miles
  • 2018 – 166,061 miles
  • 2017 – 152,462 miles
  • 2016 – 133,582 miles
  • 2015 – 115,568 miles
  • 2014 – 109,713 miles
  • 2013 – 87,887 miles
  • 2012 – 63,806 miles
  • 2011 – 38,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,946 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,946 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    250,946 miles
    Test number
    709452363669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail250,936 miles (+10,523)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,936 miles
    Test number
    503155320035
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass240,413 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    240,413 miles
    Test number
    946765782688
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  4. Fail240,413 miles (+10,498)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,413 miles
    Test number
    320091023626
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  5. Pass229,915 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    229,915 miles
    Test number
    412854392374
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  6. Fail229,913 miles (+11,306)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,913 miles
    Test number
    557252181761
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  7. Pass218,607 miles (+9,319)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    218,607 miles
    Test number
    996389940562
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass209,288 miles (+9,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    209,288 miles
    Test number
    747885022856
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass199,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    199,463 miles
    Test number
    898087832508
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail199,461 miles (+8,584)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,461 miles
    Test number
    551779404226
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass190,877 miles (+116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    190,877 miles
    Test number
    772733618275
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail190,761 miles (+11,939)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,761 miles
    Test number
    265575002075
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass178,822 miles (+12,761)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    178,822 miles
    Test number
    572264494094
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  14. Pass166,061 miles (+13,599)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    166,061 miles
    Test number
    619965306700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass152,462 miles (+18,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    152,462 miles
    Test number
    292161155301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass133,582 miles (+18,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    133,582 miles
    Test number
    718279294650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass115,568 miles (+5,855)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    115,568 miles
    Test number
    369445075054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,713 miles (+21,826)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,713 miles
    Test number
    119166264417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,887 miles (+24,081)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,887 miles
    Test number
    397924373058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,806 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,806 miles
    Test number
    139883682006
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass63,806 miles (+25,374)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,806 miles
    Test number
    177813382402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,432 miles
    Test number
    676023081058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 BTY

Does LR08 BTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BTY is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BTY?
The MOT on LR08 BTY is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 BTY done?
LR08 BTY was recorded at 250,946 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 14,214 miles a year.
Has LR08 BTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BTY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 BTY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 BTY find?
LR08 BTY passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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