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ML57 BYZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,952 mi
Last recorded124,952 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 BYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 124,952 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 124,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2023 116,167 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 103,969 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 98,640 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 88,109 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 76,230 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and under inflated ()

Pass 14 May 2018 68,991 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMITS (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2018 68,969 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMITS (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 57,213 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 5 Jan 2017 57,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 21 Dec 2015 45,300 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,048 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 26,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake lever stiff to release

Fail 18 Dec 2013 26,773 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake lever stiff to release

Pass 21 Dec 2012 16,129 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 15,372 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 12,810 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 9,321 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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ML57 BYZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ML57 BYZ, 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 ML57 BYZ registered?

ML57 BYZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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