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AV57 XFY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,162 mi
Last recorded184,162 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 XFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2024 184,162 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2022 183,441 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Mar 2021 182,588 miles

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

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

under vehicle body and components have slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2020 173,223 miles

Offside Front tyre just legal

both front wipers slightly smeering

offside rear tyre low tread and worn on the inside

Pass 26 Nov 2018 168,412 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 168,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 162,660 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 140,857 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 115,305 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 115,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 107,596 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,804 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,102 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 60,072 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 42,910 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 42,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 XFY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV57 XFY, 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 AV57 XFY registered?

AV57 XFY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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