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DY57 DHL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,871 mi
Last recorded143,871 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 DHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 143,871 miles

under vechile showing general corrossion

Fail 4 Feb 2026 143,871 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under vechile showing general corrossion

Pass 26 Sep 2024 105,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 99,354 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,738 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 87,236 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2020 84,935 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 81,593 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,295 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 72,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,546 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,114 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 62,114 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,328 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,422 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,433 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,640 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,986 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 DHL 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 88.9%.

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 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 DHL, 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 DY57 DHL registered?

DY57 DHL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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