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FG57 KVJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,774 mi
Last recorded166,774 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 KVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 166,774 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 166,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 163,390 miles

both cills corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 159,200 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 153,164 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 153,164 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 150,830 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 148,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 144,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 141,355 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 137,083 miles

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

Undertrays obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 131,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 22 Sep 2014 126,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 121,271 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 121,271 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 115,584 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 88,198 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,237 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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FG57 KVJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG57 KVJ registered?

FG57 KVJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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The MOT history for FG57 KVJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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