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FL57 VBG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

267,899 mi
Last recorded267,899 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 VBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 267,899 miles

Diesel smell leak

Head light out put low

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

O/S mirror glass deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 267,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Diesel smell leak

Head light out put low

O/S mirror glass deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 226,119 miles

O/S CV boot

Fail 1 Aug 2018 226,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

O/S CV boot

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 214,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres inner edges wearing ( Both)

engine check light on

Fail 26 Jan 2018 214,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres inner edges wearing ( Both)

engine check light on

Pass 30 Jan 2017 196,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 183,935 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 172,213 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2014 154,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns/os front wiper blades streaking

Pass 24 Aug 2013 131,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 111,520 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 111,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear tyre wearing saw toothed

Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 91,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,719 miles

third brake lamp has one element not working but more than 50% works

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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FL57 VBG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL57 VBG, 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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FL57 VBG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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