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PG57 HFX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,130 mi
Last recorded164,130 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG57 HFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 164,130 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front outer sills corroded (surface only)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear bump stops in poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2021 164,130 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front sills corroded surface corrosion only

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear bump stops in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2021 164,130 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front sills corroded surface corrosion only

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear bump stops in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2020 154,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weather shield adrift due to deterioration of bump stop

Offside Rear Brake disc heatshield missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber weather shield adrift due to deterioration of bump stop

Fail 13 Oct 2020 154,589 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weather shield adrift due to deterioration of bump stop

Offside Rear Brake disc heatshield missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber weather shield adrift due to deterioration of bump stop

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 142,269 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 142,269 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 130,235 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 114,192 miles

smoke from exhaust but passes emission test

Pass 7 Jul 2016 95,992 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2015 73,397 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,167 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 45,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,559 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,852 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,389 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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PG57 HFX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PG57 HFX, 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 PG57 HFX registered?

PG57 HFX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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