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KY57 OAU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,809 mi
Last recorded167,809 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 OAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2019 167,809 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2019 167,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 162,308 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 162,308 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 144,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Sep 2015 129,108 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 110,389 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 90,951 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,647 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,630 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 55,627 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,278 miles

Emissions tested and passed ,printout not availble

Offside rear indicator starting to fash white.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 45,278 miles

Emissions tested and passed ,printout not availble

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear indicator starting to fash white.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 45,046 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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KY57 OAU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 KY57 OAU, 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 KY57 OAU registered?

KY57 OAU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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The MOT history for KY57 OAU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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