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OV57 UWL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

233,563 mi
Last recorded233,563 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 UWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 233,563 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

headlight starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 May 2016 201,895 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 171,191 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 139,305 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 104,703 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 69,374 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f seat belt buckle plastic cover broken / insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2011 64,519 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f seat belt buckle plastic cover broken / insecure

o/s/f tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,825 miles

Small stone chip in zone A of which is contained within the required 10mm.

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 UWL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL registered?

OV57 UWL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2007.

Is OV57 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV57 UWL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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