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LD57 VLW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,769 mi
Last recorded92,769 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 VLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 92,769 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 87,245 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 84,116 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 84,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 80,917 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 77,398 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 74,407 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,109 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror lamp damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 72,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror lamp damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 69,135 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 69,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating on outer side wall

Pass 1 Oct 2018 63,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 58,310 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance wing mirror lamp (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 52,365 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,839 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 41,255 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,138 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,384 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,776 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,394 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 VLW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

LD57 VLW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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