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AK57 LVU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,897 mi
Last recorded155,897 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 LVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 155,897 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 154,404 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 211,890 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 193,094 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 193,087 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 172,718 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 172,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 155,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 132,602 miles

Rear handbrake just met efficiency requirements

Fail 3 May 2019 132,256 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear handbrake just met efficiency requirements

Pass 23 Apr 2018 117,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 104,122 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 104,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,018 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 73,526 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,966 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,804 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,778 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,895 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 30,895 miles

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

front wiper blades streaking slightly

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 LVU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

AK57 LVU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is AK57 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 LVU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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