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DG57 BXE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

354,487 mi
Last recorded354,487 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 BXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 354,487 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 354,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure also has damage and rubbing on lower arm mount. (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2017 323,970 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

part worn tyres fitted to rear of vehicle 12 years old ns 15 years old os

Pass 4 Feb 2016 294,820 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre rear (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 294,750 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 260,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Feb 2015 259,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2014 224,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 224,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 224,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/side rear tyre inner sidewall worn/ ridged

Pass 23 Jan 2013 188,111 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 150,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 145,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 109,167 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,706 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,116 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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DG57 BXE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG57 BXE, 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 DG57 BXE registered?

DG57 BXE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2007.

Is DG57 BXE safe to buy?

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