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FG57 DYU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

295,908 mi
Last recorded295,908 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 DYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 295,908 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 272,197 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 238,653 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 193,230 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 150,684 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 111,249 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 75,016 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 74,967 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,946 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 30,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Main beam headlights out of alignment.

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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FG57 DYU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG57 DYU, 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 FG57 DYU registered?

FG57 DYU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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