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DG57 LGF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,136 mi
Last recorded145,136 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 LGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 145,136 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 123,384 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 108,618 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 108,490 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 108,486 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 103,289 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2022 103,289 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 101,347 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2021 101,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 88,936 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2020 88,936 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,601 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 74,601 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,387 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 73,383 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,540 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 52,940 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,164 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,334 miles

Damage to o/s sill area underneath.

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,533 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner rear pad thickness.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 26,499 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner rear pad thickness.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,993 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 LGF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LGF, 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 LGF registered?

DG57 LGF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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