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FE57 FSL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,915 mi
Last recorded151,915 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 FSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 151,915 miles

suspension arm bushes slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2018 151,914 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

suspension arm bushes slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2017 121,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 116,835 miles

rear discs pads worn

Pass 7 Nov 2015 111,691 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes slight grabbing

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 105,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight leak o/s/f shock absorber

Fail 5 Nov 2014 105,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight leak o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 29 Oct 2013 98,510 miles

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

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

tear in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 12 Nov 2012 91,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,345 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 68,956 miles

child seats fitted at nearside rear & middle rear seat belts

offside rear indicator pale

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

rear brake pads quite low

tyre inflation monitor light on

Fail 16 Oct 2010 68,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted at nearside rear & middle rear seat belts

offside rear indicator pale

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

rear brake pads quite low

tyre inflation monitor light on

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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FE57 FSL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 FE57 FSL, 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 FE57 FSL registered?

FE57 FSL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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