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AD57 BAO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,897 mi
Last recorded159,897 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 BAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 159,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 159,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 130,581 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 117,553 miles

Offside Rear LENS CRACKED

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 111,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r lamp lens slight damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2020 111,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose & abs wire (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r lamp lens slight damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2019 106,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lenses cracked not showing white light (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 100,733 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls structure deteriorating and rain channels have surface cracks

Upper and lower engine bay covers fitted some items may be obscured from view

Fail 29 Jan 2018 100,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls structure deteriorating and rain channels have surface cracks

Upper and lower engine bay covers fitted some items may be obscured from view

Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,101 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracked no cord showing

Fail 27 Jan 2017 93,101 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracked no cord showing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,665 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,357 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,791 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 72,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 66,399 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,871 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 38,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 38,139 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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AD57 BAO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,206 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 AD57 BAO, 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 19 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD57 BAO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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