CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK57 LVY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,121 mi
Last recorded115,121 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 LVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 115,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater lamp slightly poor

Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2017 115,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Diesel smell at engine

Engine breather pipe split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread devoid of pattern on inner edge

Offside Side repeater lamp slightly poor

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 107,328 miles

front registration plate damaged

front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated near to limit

offside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

slight wear in offside rear anti roll bar link balljoint

Fail 8 Jul 2016 107,283 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested unable to determine oil level (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine smells of diesel

front registration plate damaged

front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated near to limit

nearside stop light dim

nearside upper tail light not working

offside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

oil leak

rear indicators discolouring

slight wear in offside rear anti roll bar link balljoint

Pass 21 Jul 2015 103,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 93,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 63,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 19,983 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 125,364 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK57 LVY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK57 LVY?

You can check the full history of AK57 LVY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK57 LVY registered?

AK57 LVY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is AK57 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 LVY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK57 LVY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK57 LVY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.