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DY57 DFV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

191,658 mi
Last recorded191,658 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 DFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 191,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Jan 2020 188,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear and suspension components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 163,394 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 143,247 miles

Front anti roll linkage dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress of dust

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

Nearside Front cv gator dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress of dust

Fail 11 Jun 2018 143,234 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front anti roll linkage dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress of dust

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

Nearside Front cv gator dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress of dust

Pass 6 Dec 2017 126,336 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 126,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 94,968 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,907 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 94,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 92,392 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 87,643 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,964 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,187 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,747 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,285 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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DY57 DFV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DY57 DFV, 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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DY57 DFV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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