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OY57 VWL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,143 mi
Last recorded223,143 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 VWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 223,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 215,796 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 215,796 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 215,772 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 209,360 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 175,266 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 171,062 miles

n/s/r tyre approaching limit

Pass 19 Sep 2012 147,465 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 147,465 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres has slight buckle

Fail 27 Sep 2011 74,554 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres has slight buckle

Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,340 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 VWL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

OY57 VWL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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