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OV57 BVP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,467 mi
Last recorded142,467 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 BVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 142,467 miles

(strong advice) nearside rear brake caliper has a slight misting of oil/fluid

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (strong advice) both front suspension strut (2.7.3)

nearside headlamp has a slight movement

nearside rear lamp lens has a slight damaged+cracked

rear brake pads wearing low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 3 Oct 2015 137,059 miles

emit black smoke during acceleration

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear lamp lens has a slight crack

under tray +engine cover fitted obsecure some components

Fail 3 Oct 2015 137,059 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emit black smoke during acceleration

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear lamp lens has a slight crack

under tray +engine cover fitted obsecure some components

Pass 11 Oct 2014 121,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear suspension shock absorber covers deteriorated/coming adrift

noise from engine/gearbox

Fail 28 Sep 2013 109,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emission just passed

engine oil low

nearside rear tyre cracking on treads

nearside rear tyre nailed +3

Pass 28 Sep 2013 109,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emission just passed

engine oil low

nearside rear tyre cracking on treads

nearside rear tyre nailed +3

Pass 6 Oct 2012 96,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2012 96,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 79,534 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,826 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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OV57 BVP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV57 BVP, 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 OV57 BVP registered?

OV57 BVP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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