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DE57 XVT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

130,201 mi
Last recorded130,201 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 XVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 130,201 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 126,232 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 126,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 122,030 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 118,770 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 118,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 114,753 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 114,748 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint/sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 111,089 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 111,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 107,816 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 107,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 102,566 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 102,566 miles

Offside All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 95,868 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 95,846 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 88,815 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 81,580 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 81,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 74,020 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 74,020 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,878 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Both rear brake discs worn.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 52,567 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,428 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 46,428 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,813 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 26,817 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 XVT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XVT, 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 DE57 XVT registered?

DE57 XVT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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