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DY57 XGF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,446 mi
Last recorded132,446 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 132,446 miles

Front bot cv gators damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2025 129,912 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 128,715 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 123,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyres worn inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2022 117,332 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 111,342 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 107,216 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 107,215 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 99,208 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,041 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 90,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has bulge in tread. twisted and flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency problem but lock on 2 wheels only 15% efficiency

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency problem but lock on 2 wheels only 15% efficiency

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has flat spots on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,649 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 73,434 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,267 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,441 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,795 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,254 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 23,664 miles

both front discs slight lip

both rear discs slight lip

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 XGF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XGF, 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 XGF registered?

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

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