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SG57 SLU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,626 mi
Last recorded100,626 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 SLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 100,626 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

inside and outside of taxi needs cleaning

play in nearside front top shocker mounting

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 27 May 2014 100,610 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front grill missing for taxi test

inside and outside of taxi needs cleaning

offside rear tyre split on tread area

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,364 miles

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

play in both front top shocker mountings

Fail 12 Feb 2014 81,350 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

bad oil leak on car

outside and inside of vehicle needs cleaning for taxi test

play in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,470 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,877 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 70,859 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

inside and outside needs cleaning for taxi test

nearside front door damaged for taxi test

nearside rear back wing rusty need painting for taxi test

nearside sill rusty needs painting for taxi test

oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Jul 2013 237,046 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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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SG57 SLU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SG57 SLU, 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 SG57 SLU registered?

SG57 SLU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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