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NG57 LXL

2007 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

391,759 mi
Last recorded391,759 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG57 LXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 391,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 391,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 388,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 385,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Feb 2019 385,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Oct 2018 385,192 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 385,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom wishbone ball joint n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bonnet wont open with release lever after test complete

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s rear registration plate light inop but o/s lamp working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 380,985 miles

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

Oil leak from engine

Slight play on n/s/f suspension leg top mounting bush

Pass 21 Feb 2018 371,260 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 371,246 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 365,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi pipe and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi pipe and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 354,781 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 354,761 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 354,747 miles

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 354,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 338,027 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 302,328 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 270,371 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 270,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 239,748 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 239,748 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 201,601 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 201,585 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 147,748 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 116,329 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 116,328 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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NG57 LXL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 NG57 LXL, 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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NG57 LXL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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