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HV57 FGE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,020 mi
Last recorded160,020 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 FGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 160,020 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 139,507 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2018 139,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2017 127,511 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper temporary repair taped

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

covers & shields fitted

fuel cap area damp with fuel

Fail 14 Oct 2017 127,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

covers & shields fitted

fuel cap area damp with fuel

Pass 18 Oct 2016 118,912 miles

Damage to n/s/r outer sill

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Very slight age cracking (2.4.G.2)

Small stone chip in windscreen

Some damage to fuel intercooler on o/s floor panel

Fail 18 Oct 2016 118,911 miles

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

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

Damage to n/s/r outer sill

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Very slight age cracking (2.4.G.2)

Small stone chip in windscreen

Some damage to fuel intercooler on o/s floor panel

Pass 25 Nov 2015 115,942 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 115,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 100,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 100,938 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres very worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 87,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner driveshaft boot is deteroiating

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,445 miles

Oil filler cap had been left off oil all over engine

Stone chip in windscreen just outside zone A

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,374 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,894 miles

Left inner driveshaft boot split

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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HV57 FGE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV57 FGE, 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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HV57 FGE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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