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FG57 VZW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,436 mi
Last recorded170,436 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 VZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 170,436 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 144,209 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 120,295 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 116,210 miles

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

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jun 2016 116,210 miles

oil leak

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

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 May 2015 111,356 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 102,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 102,690 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,948 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,744 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 66,386 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 66,386 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,061 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,742 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 40,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,387 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on outside edge

spare wheel rim damaged but tyre still in flated

Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,423 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,895 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 VZW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VZW, 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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FG57 VZW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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