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DG57 LYT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,723 mi
Last recorded163,723 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 LYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 163,723 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2021 163,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 156,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 149,958 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Sep 2019 149,952 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 142,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 132,065 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 118,739 miles

slight crack to rear level sensor

slight play in o/s rear anti roll link bar

Fail 16 Sep 2016 118,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chassis covers fitted to underneath of vehicle

engine cover fitted

n/s front inner wheel arch clip missing

slight bush peal to n/s o/s rear horizontal suspension arm bushes

slight corrosion to exhaust middle exhaust clamp

slight corrosion to fuel lines at filter

slight crack to rear level sensor

slight lip on n/s o/s front brake discs

slight movement to battery

slight peal to n/s o/s rear wishbone bushes

slight play in o/s rear anti roll link bar

slight rust marks to n/s o/s front wishbone rear bushes

slight scuffs to n/s o/s front/rear road wheels

slight surface corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 1 Oct 2015 106,793 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,817 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,306 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,949 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 23,783 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,186 miles

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 LYT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LYT, 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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DG57 LYT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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