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SL57 KCE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,646 mi
Last recorded94,646 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 KCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 94,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light lit on dash

Pass 19 Jan 2017 87,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 18 Jan 2017 87,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT LIT ON DASH

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Jan 2016 79,384 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 79,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre cracking - nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine management light lit on dash

Pass 29 Dec 2014 70,990 miles

all tyre pressures found low

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light lit on dash

n/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 15 Oct 2013 61,052 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,683 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 50,683 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,500 miles

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

o/s mirror glass badly cracked

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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SL57 KCE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL57 KCE, 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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SL57 KCE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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