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HW57 FBJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,304 mi
Last recorded90,304 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 FBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 90,304 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,025 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 83,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 76,623 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 76,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,547 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm 205/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,160 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,871 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,266 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 41,496 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,496 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,096 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,985 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 25,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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HW57 FBJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW57 FBJ, 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 HW57 FBJ registered?

HW57 FBJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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