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BF57 AXM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

254,940 mi
Last recorded254,940 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 AXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 254,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Park brake requirements just met

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Outer)(Both sides ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides,ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills)(Both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides)(ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS Light illuminated

Fail 23 Oct 2023 254,603 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Park brake requirements just met

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides,ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills)(Both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides)(ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS Light illuminated

Pass 9 Nov 2022 243,829 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 243,698 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills)(Both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 237,247 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 236,893 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 231,885 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 209,902 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

nearside front fog light inop

Fail 8 Apr 2019 209,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front foglight

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 4 May 2018 195,116 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 195,116 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 181,798 miles

rear tyres wearing thin on inside

Pass 4 Apr 2016 161,472 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 146,827 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 126,558 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 117,378 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 107,958 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished & insecure (still operate OK)

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

OSF tyre - outer sidewall slight kerb damage

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Slight corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs (lightly used?)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 107,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished & insecure (still operate OK)

Centre exhaust silencer - heatsheild insecure & touching exhaust

Drivers washer jet - poor spray

Engine undertray - 1 x securing lug broken

NSF inner arch guard loose

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

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

OSF tyre - outer sidewall slight kerb damage

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Slight corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs (lightly used?)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,305 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,271 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BF57 AXM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF57 AXM, 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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BF57 AXM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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