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DA57 ECJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,220 mi
Last recorded137,220 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 ECJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 137,220 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2021 112,900 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2020 94,298 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 88,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear at rear brake pipe swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 80,434 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 80,336 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine exceeds manufacturers plate limit (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 72,913 miles

engine cover and under trays fited

Pass 19 May 2016 64,487 miles

unable to check all rear seat belts, stalks and anchorages due to covers

Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 56,600 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,309 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,545 miles

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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DA57 ECJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA57 ECJ, 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 DA57 ECJ registered?

DA57 ECJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is DA57 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA57 ECJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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