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DE57 XAW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,169 mi
Last recorded90,169 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 XAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 90,169 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 90,160 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2025 81,263 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 81,255 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 73,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 59,907 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 52,156 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 49,961 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 46,059 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 42,508 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 35,887 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2017 38,553 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding 38kg (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 34,899 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 34,899 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,733 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 24,335 miles

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)

cut in off/side front tyre but no cords showing

Fail 14 Oct 2013 24,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

cut in off/side front tyre but no cords showing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,547 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 16,569 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 11,374 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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DE57 XAW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE57 XAW, 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 XAW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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