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NL57 DYF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

245,437 mi
Last recorded245,437 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 DYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 245,437 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 245,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 223,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 219,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Sep 2017 211,564 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 184,712 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 184,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2015 136,750 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 34,722 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,141 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,244 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 DYF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DYF, 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 DYF registered?

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

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The MOT history for NL57 DYF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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