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AO57 BMY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,101 mi
Last recorded172,101 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 BMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 172,101 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 163,373 miles

slight knock from steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2017 163,371 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 163,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

engine light on

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 152,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 139,554 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 125,831 miles

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

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

engine light on

nearside rear bump stop deteriated

offside rear bump stop deteriated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 107,039 miles

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

n/s outer cv gator perished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 93,878 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 93,866 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,188 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,461 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 45,461 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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AO57 BMY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AO57 BMY, 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 AO57 BMY registered?

AO57 BMY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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