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NU57 XYK

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

356,854 mi
Last recorded356,854 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU57 XYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 356,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

winderscreen damaged nsf top corner in zone be but out of swept area

Fail 3 Mar 2015 356,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

winderscreen damaged nsf top corner in zone be but out of swept area

Pass 25 Sep 2014 341,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

engine oil leak all over underside

Fail 24 Sep 2014 341,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

driver door handle inside slight loose

engine oil leak all over underside

front wipers slight deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2014 323,993 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slight deteriorated

o/s/f wheel bearing slight rough at rotation

Pass 26 Sep 2013 311,272 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shocker top bump stop damage

Fail 25 Sep 2013 311,272 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shocker top bump stop damage

Pass 5 Mar 2013 289,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 268,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 213,613 miles

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

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

front rack arms very slight play in joint

Pass 7 Oct 2010 166,139 miles

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

Oil leak

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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NU57 XYK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU57 XYK, 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 NU57 XYK registered?

NU57 XYK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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