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DG57 XXB

2007 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

443,013 mi
Last recorded443,013 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 XXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2019 443,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 420,069 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 420,055 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 397,402 miles

Advise engine light on

Advise offside and nearside sills damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2017 397,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% high level (1.2.1c)

Advise engine light on

Advise offside and nearside sills damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2016 378,502 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 378,502 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle trim on dash (3.3.A.4)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking calliper or pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven 74% (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,462 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 354,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 330,179 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 330,162 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 308,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 308,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 284,761 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 284,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 232,130 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 176,994 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 XXB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

DG57 XXB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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