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OE57 DFC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,335 mi
Last recorded166,335 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 166,335 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 166,335 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 141,021 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

parking brake performance just met 18%

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 5 Dec 2016 141,021 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

parking brake performance just met 18%

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Nov 2015 114,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 92,944 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,977 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 76,029 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 76,027 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,842 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 67,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 53,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OE57 DFC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OE57 DFC, 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 OE57 DFC registered?

OE57 DFC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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