
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass250,946 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 250,946 miles
- Test number
- 709452363669
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass166,061 miles (+13,599)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 166,061 miles
- Test number
- 619965306700
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass115,568 miles (+5,855)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 115,568 miles
- Test number
- 369445075054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,713 miles (+21,826)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 109,713 miles
- Test number
- 119166264417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,887 miles (+24,081)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 87,887 miles
- Test number
- 397924373058
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass63,806 miles (+25,374)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 63,806 miles
- Test number
- 177813382402
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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