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LX57 YAU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,070 mi
Last recorded154,070 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 YAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 154,070 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 138,484 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 123,255 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 107,440 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 107,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 91,750 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 81,450 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 81,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,045 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,876 miles

front brake discs worn recomend replacement with next pad change

Fail 23 Dec 2009 49,876 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake discs worn recomend replacement with next pad change

Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,918 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 17,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LX57 YAU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LX57 YAU, 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 LX57 YAU registered?

LX57 YAU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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