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FX57 LDU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,761 mi
Last recorded171,761 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 LDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 171,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALMOST TO CORDS. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 171,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALMOST TO CORDS. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 162,850 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 158,039 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 158,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 140,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre is poor condition on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre is poor condition on inside edge.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 124,923 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 124,923 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 117,189 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 117,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,129 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/40y18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 100,286 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 100,286 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 91,425 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,203 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,396 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,154 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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FX57 LDU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FX57 LDU, 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 FX57 LDU registered?

FX57 LDU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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