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KV57 AYT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

251,965 mi
Last recorded251,965 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 AYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 251,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 251,965 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 242,453 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover

front shocks corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 243,368 miles

both sides suspension limit stops starting to detiriate

slight travel hand brake leaver

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 228,520 miles

both sides suspension limit stops starting to detiriate

slight travel hand brake leaver

Pass 23 Sep 2019 222,740 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 222,740 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 218,316 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 218,384 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 201,499 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 201,027 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 173,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 173,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 140,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 110,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearisng on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,872 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,768 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads have approx.10% left, and discs worn.

N/s/front tyre 2.5mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

N/side mirror glass missing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 83,726 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads have approx.10% left, and discs worn.

N/s/front tyre 2.5mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

N/side mirror glass missing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads have approx.30% left, rear pads have approx.20% left

Fail 11 Jul 2011 55,887 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres cracking between treads, with tread distortion, tread depth 3.5mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,887 miles

both rear tyres cracking between treads, with tread distortion, tread depth 3.5mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,827 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking between treads

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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KV57 AYT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KV57 AYT, 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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KV57 AYT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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