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FD57 ZFF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,092 mi
Last recorded164,092 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 ZFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 164,092 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 154,901 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner of lower arm, bush displaced. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both outer sills distorted

engine MIL illuminated

Pass 13 Dec 2017 147,109 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

brake pad warning indicator illuminated

centre exhaust clamp broken

non standard suspension fitted to front of vehicle, vehicle lowered from standard specification

slight corrosion on both front sills

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 8 Dec 2017 146,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

brake pad warning indicator illuminated

centre exhaust clamp broken

non standard suspension fitted to front of vehicle, vehicle lowered from standard specification

slight corrosion on both front sills

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 25 Nov 2016 124,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pad warning light on dash

none standard headlamp bulbs fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2016 124,929 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pad warning light on dash

none standard headlamp bulbs fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 103,165 miles

Front wiper blades split across blade

Fail 18 Dec 2015 103,165 miles

Front wiper blades split across blade

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 85,167 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 72,979 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,307 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,717 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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FD57 ZFF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD57 ZFF, 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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FD57 ZFF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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