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OY57 TGU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

224,178 mi
Last recorded224,178 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 TGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 224,178 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 FRONT AND BACK (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower UNDER TRY FITTED

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

USUAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 224,178 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 FRONT AND BACK (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower UNDER TRY FITTED

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

USUAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 224,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

hi rise brake light inop

offside front outer cv boot split

vehicle has age related corrosion

wiper blades fitted incorrectly

Pass 9 Oct 2019 217,164 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 211,620 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 207,160 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 207,160 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 202,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 196,487 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 196,487 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside nsf brake bind (3.7.C.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 188,007 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 174,057 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 141,056 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 21 Sep 2011 105,830 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 105,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 72,387 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorating.

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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OY57 TGU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OY57 TGU, 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 OY57 TGU registered?

OY57 TGU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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