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LV57 ZBL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,964 mi
Last recorded164,964 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 ZBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 164,964 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 164,931 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 133,735 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 131,091 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear underside corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2021 131,091 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear underside corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2019 131,028 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

fuel filter housing slightly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2019 131,028 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel filter housing slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 123,523 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 123,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 107,352 miles

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

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

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

Slight brake bind to near side rear

Fail 28 Sep 2016 107,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight brake bind to near side rear

Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,966 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 74,559 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 65,318 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Sep 2013 65,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,497 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 36,318 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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LV57 ZBL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LV57 ZBL, 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 LV57 ZBL registered?

LV57 ZBL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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