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LX57 YCO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,598 mi
Last recorded233,598 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 233,598 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 233,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 216,207 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 199,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 192,501 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 192,501 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 170,030 miles

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

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2012 170,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2012 167,343 miles

engine oil leak

front brake effort 43% low/but lockup on both wheels

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2012 167,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil leak

front brake effort 43% low/but lockup on both wheels

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2011 141,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 133,897 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 133,896 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 111,116 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 66,766 miles

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

n/s/f/cv boot covered in grease but no splits present

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 YCO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCO, 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 YCO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2007.

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