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PY57 DHV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,781 mi
Last recorded211,781 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 DHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 211,781 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 198,978 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 197,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

cover sills and under trays fitted

inner edge n/s/f tyre worn

inner edge of both rear tyres worn

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

slight exhaust leak

slight play o/s/r drop link

Fail 6 Oct 2020 197,599 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

cover sills and under trays fitted

inner edge n/s/f tyre worn

inner edge of both rear tyres worn

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

slight play o/s/r drop link

Pass 3 Apr 2019 179,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2019 179,404 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Fuel tank insecure Tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 172,986 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 164,917 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 150,114 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 146,527 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 146,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 136,276 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 119,375 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 20 Dec 2011 88,609 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,112 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear discs worn and corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

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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PY57 DHV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY57 DHV, 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 PY57 DHV registered?

PY57 DHV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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