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DY57 HCL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,365 mi
Last recorded131,365 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 HCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 131,365 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 131,365 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,317 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 104,023 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 103,946 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 99,171 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 88,401 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 76,536 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 65,376 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,860 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 53,860 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,873 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,846 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,208 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 24,413 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 HCL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY57 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

DY57 HCL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is DY57 HCL safe to buy?

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