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BD57 MXU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

252,753 mi
Last recorded252,753 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 MXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 252,753 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 252,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 213,643 miles

Brake pad warning light wire broken

Fail 24 Mar 2014 212,477 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 15 Apr 2013 167,954 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 167,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 143,534 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 143,534 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,119 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 3 May 2011 90,947 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011
Fail 24 Jan 2011

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BD57 MXU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BD57 MXU, 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 BD57 MXU registered?

BD57 MXU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2007.

Is BD57 MXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 MXU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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