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OU57 XAV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

230,457 mi
Last recorded230,457 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 XAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 230,457 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 230,457 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 223,825 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 214,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 206,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 201,269 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 201,233 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 196,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

windscreen damage

Pass 9 Sep 2017 193,270 miles

windscreen damage

Pass 13 Sep 2016 188,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 188,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 185,738 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2014 180,568 miles

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

nearside front ball joint one bolt has no visable locking device

oil low

Pass 7 Sep 2013 174,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 167,681 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 157,877 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 157,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 119,437 miles

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

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

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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OU57 XAV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU57 XAV, 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 OU57 XAV registered?

OU57 XAV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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