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LK57 AUM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,922 mi
Last recorded172,922 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK57 AUM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 172,922 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close 2.MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 147,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 147,864 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 119,556 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 119,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 108,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 91,675 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat stowed at time of test seat belts not tested

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 91,675 miles

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat stowed at time of test seat belts not tested

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

Oil low

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,824 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 68,271 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 68,246 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 67,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. due to headlight not sitting correctly because of damage (1.8)

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)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2015 58,241 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 58,241 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 24 Nov 2014 51,006 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,971 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 44,147 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,714 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,497 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,703 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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LK57 AUM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LK57 AUM, 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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LK57 AUM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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