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DK57 YZD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

173,282 mi
Last recorded173,282 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 YZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 173,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 165,824 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 162,813 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency = 16% (minimum requirement)

Fail 16 Aug 2018 162,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no visible beam pattern. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower front mounting point has shorter bolt fitted than standard size but secure.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 153,746 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 138,674 miles

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

both sides rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 125,666 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion o/s/f brake disc inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 110,234 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,669 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,820 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,979 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,912 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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DK57 YZD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DK57 YZD, 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 DK57 YZD registered?

DK57 YZD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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