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DE57 BGK

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,558 mi
Last recorded144,558 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 BGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 144,558 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2026 144,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management light on

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2025 143,254 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management light on

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2025 143,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management light on

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2024 139,313 miles

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2023 134,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2022 129,349 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2022 129,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2021 127,682 miles

engine management light on

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2020 126,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2019 119,220 miles

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2019 119,215 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2018 110,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2017 102,407 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2016 93,434 miles

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 85,624 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear road wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops poor condition

n/s/r wheel rim slight damage

Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc's slightly lipped

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumpstops splitting

Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,994 miles

console bushes cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2012 54,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

console bushes cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,969 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 50,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,381 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Plastic covers over brakes/steering, Rear tyres worn inside tread and cuts in treads, Tracking check.

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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DE57 BGK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DE57 BGK, 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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DE57 BGK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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