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SH57 PFD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,646 mi
Last recorded168,646 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 PFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 168,646 miles

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

Oil Leak.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 168,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil Leak.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 153,921 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 137,183 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 137,183 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 136,723 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 136,723 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 136,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 118,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 109,917 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 100,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,079 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 79,078 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 138,816 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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SH57 PFD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH57 PFD, 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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SH57 PFD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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