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NL57 DXJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,639 mi
Last recorded155,639 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 DXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 155,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer casing lumps ( not bulging under pressure) (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer casing lumps ( not bulging under pressure) (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 155,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer casing lumps ( not bulging under pressure) (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer casing lumps ( not bulging under pressure) (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 111,725 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,669 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 71,682 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,620 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 60,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

two front tyres 2mm

oil very low

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,747 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 39,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,256 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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NL57 DXJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

NL57 DXJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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