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LX57 YCE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,884 mi
Last recorded211,884 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 YCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 211,884 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 211,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 192,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 188,339 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 181,027 miles

nearside front tyre outer tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

nearside rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

steering wheel cover deteriated.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 181,023 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

nearside rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

steering wheel cover deteriated.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 167,175 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 167,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2012 151,654 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 140,097 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 123,204 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 123,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

nearside and offside rear tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 111,188 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 111,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre inner tread starting to wear low.-advise renewal.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 93,195 miles

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

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

nearside and offside front tyre inside treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL/TRACKING CHECK.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

offside front brake pad worn on 1.5 mm limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL OF FRONT BRAKE PADS.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 61,400 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,939 miles

nearside rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Fail 26 Jun 2009 45,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,595 miles

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

slight inbalance to front brake application/decrease.

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 YCE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 LX57 YCE, 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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LX57 YCE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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