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OV57 XVC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,595 mi
Last recorded170,595 miles
Recorded on7 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2018 170,595 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2018 170,594 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure ball joint (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2017 154,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 140,273 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2015 133,909 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre cuts in sidewall no cord exposed

vehicle underside very muddy/ farm vehicle

Pass 20 May 2014 122,744 miles

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

Oil leak

front n/s tyre wearing on edges

front o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 110,631 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 110,631 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2012 98,560 miles

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

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

slight play wishbone lower bushes.

Pass 15 May 2012 98,560 miles

slight play wishbone lower bushes.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 86,823 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 86,040 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 XVC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

OV57 XVC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is OV57 XVC safe to buy?

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