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SF57 XAR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,082 mi
Last recorded205,082 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 XAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 205,082 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 205,082 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 190,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 174,476 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 154,586 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 132,157 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 117,642 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 117,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,741 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 62,653 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,216 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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SF57 XAR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SF57 XAR, 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 SF57 XAR registered?

SF57 XAR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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