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MK57 OFW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,048 mi
Last recorded94,048 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 OFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,048 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 94,048 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 83,446 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2016 83,445 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 72,381 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,244 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 60,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,625 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded both at bottoms and one also at top

front brake discsvery strongly advised very pitted on inside faces esp n/s

n/s ond o/s front suspension mountings/or arm pins worn

Fail 27 Aug 2013 46,623 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear suspension coil springs corroded both at bottoms and one also at top

front brake discsvery strongly advised very pitted on inside faces esp n/s

n/s ond o/s front suspension mountings/or arm pins worn

wheels req swap round 1 winter and 1 summer on each axle!!

Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,727 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 43,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,081 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,469 miles

slight wear on both front suspension arm mountings

Fail 25 Aug 2010 25,469 miles

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

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

slight wear on both front suspension arm mountings

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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MK57 OFW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MK57 OFW, 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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MK57 OFW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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