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DN57 GAA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,726 mi
Last recorded194,726 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 GAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 194,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 194,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 192,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

age related corrosion to chassis and suspension

Fail 20 Mar 2021 192,402 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

age related corrosion to chassis and suspension

Pass 9 Mar 2020 190,536 miles

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

under trays

Fail 6 Mar 2020 190,536 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front below minimum (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick only off side rear appears problem with caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays

Pass 22 Mar 2019 180,051 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 180,050 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear pads worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 165,151 miles

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

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2017 152,108 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 140,297 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 126,902 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 126,902 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2014 114,909 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 113,334 miles

rear suspension damper dust covers are insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2011 104,343 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,332 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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DN57 GAA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DN57 GAA, 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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DN57 GAA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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