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OV57 DUY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,527 mi
Last recorded123,527 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 DUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 123,527 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 156,354 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 28 Nov 2020 149,928 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 140,230 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 132,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 132,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 123,108 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 116,796 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 116,796 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 111,365 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 111,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front overheated

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2014 105,861 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 105,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 100,691 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 100,691 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,400 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,320 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 84,782 miles

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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OV57 DUY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DUY, 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 DUY registered?

OV57 DUY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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