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OV57 DSY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

439,369 mi
Last recorded439,369 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 DSY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 439,369 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 439,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 433,365 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 390,919 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 371,735 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 371,735 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 355,046 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 330,276 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 330,275 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 304,919 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 304,919 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 280,661 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 258,274 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 227,726 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 227,726 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 202,544 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 180,021 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 163,593 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 158,812 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 147,110 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 133,766 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 131,024 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 96,896 miles

bonnet release handle missing

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 DSY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OV57 DSY, 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 DSY registered?

OV57 DSY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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