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NL57 DWZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,609 mi
Last recorded95,609 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 DWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 95,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorated but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorated but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 90,081 miles

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,382 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

under body corroded rear

Pass 21 Dec 2022 70,898 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 70,898 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 61,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,076 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,653 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,912 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 51,912 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction expired tax disc and holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction several soft toys on dash board (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,656 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,343 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,015 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 43,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 39,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,143 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,160 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 29,160 miles

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

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

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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NL57 DWZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NL57 DWZ, 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 NL57 DWZ registered?

NL57 DWZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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