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AK57 BYR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,647 mi
Last recorded135,647 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 BYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 135,647 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 134,133 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 126,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp has slight movement

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 126,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has slight movement

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 118,816 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,830 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 107,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S HEADLAMP BULB NOT FITTED CORRECTLY (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 99,504 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 99,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 91,880 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 91,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 83,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,973 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,071 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 57,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,892 miles

bonnet release handle has come adrift

front wiper blades are starting to smeer

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,464 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 30,472 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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AK57 BYR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AK57 BYR, 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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What year was AK57 BYR registered?

AK57 BYR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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