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LD57 VLG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,980 mi
Last recorded91,980 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 VLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 91,980 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2026 91,973 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.25 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 79,328 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 79,327 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,955 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 70,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 52,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has rust ingress on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 48,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 45,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 43,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,622 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,946 miles

Centre stop light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2017 34,253 miles

All 4 tyres are worn on the inner edge 225/45/17

Both front wishbone rear bushes have slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2017 34,253 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative BOTH WASHERS (1.7.2)

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

All 4 tyres are worn on the inner edge 225/45/17

Both front wishbone rear bushes have slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,893 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 26,294 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 26,289 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 21,541 miles

OSR tyre inner edge getting close to min. limit

Pass 7 Oct 2013 16,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 12,820 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 11,032 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 9,180 miles

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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LD57 VLG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 LD57 VLG, 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 LD57 VLG registered?

LD57 VLG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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