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BN57 LFH

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,669 mi
Last recorded184,669 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 LFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 184,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 182,831 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 182,831 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened n/s/f/ link boot (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened o/s/f/ link boot (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f/ (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s/r/ (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/f/ (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2018 167,520 miles

front and rear springs corroded- rear wheel bearings slight play- exaust an mountings corroded- fronts pads wearing low- both front cv boots starting to perish and deteriate

Pass 7 Oct 2017 166,547 miles

n/s/f link slight play and boot deteriated-o/s/f shocker slightly damp-n/s/r tyre on limit-front discs wearing thin-front pads wearing low

Pass 1 Oct 2016 156,056 miles

n/s/f/ tyre on limit-rack play

Fail 1 Oct 2016 156,056 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f/ link (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working nearside all nearside lights interacting (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r/ tyre cords (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f/ tyre on limit-rack play

Pass 3 Oct 2015 146,730 miles

front tyres on legal limit

rear pads wearing low-rear service and parking brakes passed on limit

Pass 13 Sep 2014 135,639 miles

x2 front tyres low-n/s/f/ shocker damp

Pass 16 Sep 2013 125,719 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 114,982 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 114,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 98,439 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 82,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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BN57 LFH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN57 LFH, 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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BN57 LFH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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