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HG57 ABZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,675 mi
Last recorded148,675 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 ABZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 148,675 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 148,311 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 126,986 miles

All brake discs lipped/ worn

Front Brake pads 6 mm approx

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

O/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Slight play in n/s steering tie rod

Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,511 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 104,508 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,775 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Fail 16 Apr 2014 85,550 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,473 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 60,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,038 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 27,832 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,333 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 20,333 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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HG57 ABZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HG57 ABZ, 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 HG57 ABZ registered?

HG57 ABZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is HG57 ABZ safe to buy?

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