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MX57 ZLZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,302 mi
Last recorded163,302 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 ZLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 163,302 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 160,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 158,768 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 143,227 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 143,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 127,116 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 119,298 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 118,838 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 107,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 92,453 miles

both rear tyre treads getting close to wear bars

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,459 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE CUT BUT NOT TO CORDS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,475 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,631 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,298 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,843 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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MX57 ZLZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MX57 ZLZ, 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 MX57 ZLZ registered?

MX57 ZLZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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