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FY57 PMX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,315 mi
Last recorded131,315 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 PMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 131,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside wiper streaky

Fail 3 Apr 2020 131,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside wiper streaky

Pass 18 Apr 2019 125,115 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 125,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 110,763 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2017 110,758 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 110,758 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 94,596 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 74,695 miles

front no plate damaged but can still be easily red

Fail 19 Sep 2015 74,222 miles

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

front no plate damaged but can still be easily red

Pass 13 Sep 2014 63,999 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 56,469 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 49,644 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 37,988 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,175 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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FY57 PMX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FY57 PMX, 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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FY57 PMX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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