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DY57 DTX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,414 mi
Last recorded175,414 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 DTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 175,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear child lock

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bodywork slightly damaged at front

Fail 18 Oct 2025 175,040 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear child lock

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bodywork slightly damaged at front

Pass 1 Nov 2024 162,482 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2023 137,326 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 134,811 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST AND SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK

Fail 28 Oct 2022 134,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST AND SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK

Pass 6 Nov 2021 133,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Fail 3 Nov 2021 133,109 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 4 Nov 2020 132,292 miles

Both Outer sills showing signs of corrosion

NSF Brake pad wear indicator damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2020 132,292 miles

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

Both Outer sills showing signs of corrosion

NSF Brake pad wear indicator damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2019 122,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

fuel cooler damaged

Pass 3 May 2018 116,246 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 109,576 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)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 102,924 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,698 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,656 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 3 Sep 2013 73,219 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,387 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 DTX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DTX, 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 DTX registered?

DY57 DTX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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