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DG57 BYD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

223,771 mi
Last recorded223,771 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 BYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 223,771 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 204,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 4 bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 204,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 4 bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 178,826 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 178,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 154,197 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 4 bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 154,197 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 4 bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 124,542 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 3 bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 106,254 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 103,525 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 103,525 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,719 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 91,340 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,779 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 75,835 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 60,894 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 49,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 36,136 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 29,917 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 BYD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DG57 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

DG57 BYD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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The MOT history for DG57 BYD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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