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SA57 XCO

2007 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

223,592 mi
Last recorded223,592 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 XCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 223,592 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 223,585 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 219,840 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 219,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 214,164 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 214,164 miles

Front All position lamps not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened LINK-PIN (2.4.G.1)

Rear All position lamps not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 208,738 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s-3mm o/s-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 208,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper hand brake lever not returning (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal nearside and offside (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s-3mm o/s-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 203,241 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 203,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 197,695 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 197,692 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 159,896 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 159,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 122,243 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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SA57 XCO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SA57 XCO, 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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SA57 XCO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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