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BT57 MKG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

259,280 mi
Last recorded259,280 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 MKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 259,280 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering gaiter worn o/s/f

Fail 5 Feb 2018 259,271 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering gaiter worn o/s/f

Pass 13 Mar 2017 238,035 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F JACKING SILLS DAMAGED

N/S/R OUTER SILLS HAS TRACES OF BODY FILLER

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F & O/S/F ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 233,256 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 233,256 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 190,726 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

upper boost pipe insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2015 188,941 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

upper boost pipe insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2014 172,073 miles

Offside mirror cover damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2014 172,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside mirror cover damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,054 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,157 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 49,157 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 34,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 34,920 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,475 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 21,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

relay behind glove box making clicking

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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BT57 MKG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BT57 MKG, 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 BT57 MKG registered?

BT57 MKG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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