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NL57 DXV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,868 mi
Last recorded172,868 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 DXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 172,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 161,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 152,711 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay,

Fail 11 Dec 2021 152,498 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay,

Pass 19 Dec 2020 145,539 miles

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Near side front CV boot is slightly twisted

Near side front CV boot is slightly twisted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2020 145,539 miles

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Near side front CV boot is slightly twisted

Near side front CV boot is slightly twisted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2020 145,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front CV boot is slightly twisted (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

TPMS light on

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 130,468 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 126,864 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 117,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2017 117,544 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 107,368 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 98,721 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 94,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 94,932 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,284 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,628 miles

eml light on

stone chips in windscreen

unable to view rear coil springs fully

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2011 69,848 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,921 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 DXV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NL57 DXV, 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 DXV registered?

NL57 DXV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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