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OY57 TZW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

331,508 mi
Last recorded331,508 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 TZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 331,508 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 331,455 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 269,442 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 208,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 146,511 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 114,075 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 45,935 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,948 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre on wear indicator bars

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 TZW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 OY57 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

OY57 TZW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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The MOT history for OY57 TZW 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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