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LG57 TLZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,831 mi
Last recorded98,831 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 TLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,831 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 95,906 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 92,829 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,456 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 73,791 miles

Offside front tyre inner side wall splitting

Rear brake pads worn low (and inner pads)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 73,605 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror indicator casing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front tyre inner side wall splitting

Rear brake pads worn low (and inner pads)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% wing (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall splitting

Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,778 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 57,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,172 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 52,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,865 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 25,164 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 25,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 17,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,744 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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LG57 TLZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LG57 TLZ, 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 LG57 TLZ registered?

LG57 TLZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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The MOT history for LG57 TLZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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