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AV57 UZY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,835 mi
Last recorded187,835 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 UZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 187,835 miles

Auxiliary belt noisy

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 187,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 179,504 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 171,958 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 171,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 161,051 miles

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

Rear Both rear shock dust covers/bump stops torn and broken

Rear Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 16 Nov 2015 160,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Both rear shock dust covers/bump stops torn and broken

Rear Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Nov 2014 153,032 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 153,020 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 142,414 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 123,737 miles

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

Nearside 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 21 Nov 2011 107,419 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 83,033 miles

child seats fitted

front pads low !!

ns washer jet slightly blocked

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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AV57 UZY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AV57 UZY, 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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AV57 UZY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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