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EF57 LUB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,676 mi
Last recorded121,676 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 LUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 121,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 105,183 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear brake lags behind offside rear on initial application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres slightly perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 105,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear brake lags behind offside rear on initial application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres slightly perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 94,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside outer pads getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel output arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit / worn on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit / worn on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging behind nearside and slight grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 86,480 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack output arm (2.2.A.1b)

under body shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Dec 2017 86,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack output arm (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

under body shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2016 77,934 miles

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

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

lighting switch loose in dash / pulls out when operating fog light

under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,567 miles

engine covers and body undersheilds fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,216 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW. RECOMMEND RENEWAL. ALSO BRAKE DISCS MAY REQUIRE RENEWAL (LIPPED)

REAR PADS WORN TO LIMIT. RECOMMEND RENEWAL

Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn close to wear markers

passenger air bag switched off

timing belt renewall ?

Fail 25 Nov 2013 52,281 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn close to wear markers

passenger air bag switched off

timing belt renewall ?

Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre treads insides wearing unevenly & perishing deaply

Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,768 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,293 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)

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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EF57 LUB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF57 LUB, 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 EF57 LUB registered?

EF57 LUB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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