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DG57 LGN

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,291 mi
Last recorded124,291 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 LGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 124,291 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 May 2023 124,291 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 102,389 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,026 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 97,004 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner side wall and significantly out of shape on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot on inner edge at 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 90,606 miles

both rear tyres inner edge is wearing unevenly

nearside and offside front brake slight fluctuation on application

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing and deteriorating slightly

offside rear tyre perishing on tread area

Fail 3 Oct 2019 90,606 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres inner edge is wearing unevenly

nearside and offside front brake slight fluctuation on application

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing and deteriorating slightly

offside rear tyre perishing on tread area

Pass 4 Oct 2018 81,466 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 81,466 miles

Emissions not tested oil level over max (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 70,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 70,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,832 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 15 Oct 2015 52,721 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 39,812 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 38,303 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,052 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,638 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 LGN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LGN, 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 LGN registered?

DG57 LGN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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