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OY57 TKJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,135 mi
Last recorded141,135 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 TKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 141,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

damage and slight corrosion to both outer sills

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2021 139,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

guards fitted to both outer sills

guards fitted to underside of vehicle.

Fail 29 Oct 2021 139,275 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

guards fitted to both outer sills

guards fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 135,832 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 127,223 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 114,251 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 114,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2017 94,445 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,542 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside OUTER SILL DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER REAR BUSH INSERT LOOSE ON ARM PIN .

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside HEADLAMP DIP BEAM HAS A REDUCED LIGHTING OUTPUT.

Offside OUTER SILL DAMAGED.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 63,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside OUTER SILL DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER REAR BUSH INSERT LOOSE ON ARM PIN .

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside HEADLAMP DIP BEAM HAS A REDUCED LIGHTING OUTPUT.

Offside OUTER SILL DAMAGED.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,229 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 42,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,036 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,503 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,415 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 22,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,060 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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OY57 TKJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel 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 OY57 TKJ, 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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OY57 TKJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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