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SD57 HLU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

274,243 mi
Last recorded274,243 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 HLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 274,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 274,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 265,831 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 265,809 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 262,757 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 262,739 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 240,811 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 235,417 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and close to limit ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 224,588 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing from inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Jun 2016 224,588 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing from inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 215,292 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 209,184 miles

Oil leak

slight wear in steering rack o/s

Fail 29 Apr 2015 208,993 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

slight wear in steering rack o/s

Pass 30 Oct 2014 194,051 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 194,033 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

28 DAY REPAIR REAR BUMPER DAMAGED ,BOOT UNTIDY,NO PARCEL SHELF

HACKNEY FAIL,NO ID STICKERS FITTED

Pass 30 Apr 2014 180,662 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 180,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 166,759 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 153,540 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 140,456 miles

drivers seat runners worn slight movement

Pass 25 Apr 2012 126,566 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 112,477 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 98,347 miles

two rear flasher lights turning white

two rear inner wing covers split

Pass 27 Oct 2010 85,590 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,477 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,360 miles

slight play inner steering rack arm 0/s/f

Fail 20 Oct 2009 58,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play inner steering rack arm 0/s/f

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,838 miles

No-plate lights dull

Fail 22 Apr 2009 44,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

First aid kit missing

No-plate lights dull

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

Tariff sheet missing

Taxi meter time 5mins fast

Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,502 miles

offside front side light poor

Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,027 miles

nearside front side light poor

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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SD57 HLU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 SD57 HLU, 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 SD57 HLU registered?

SD57 HLU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is SD57 HLU safe to buy?

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