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SL57 KVS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

201,438 mi
Last recorded201,438 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 KVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 201,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Oil leak

brake wear light stays on

engine management light stays on

o/s/f tyre worn outer edges

Fail 29 Oct 2013 201,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

brake wear light stays on

engine management light stays on

o/s/f tyre worn outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2013 184,841 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Oct 2012 168,182 miles

brake wear warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 151,338 miles

brake warning light on dash display

Pass 21 Oct 2011 132,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

brake wear indicator light stays on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 116,205 miles

brake warning light on dash not going off

slight brake bind offside rear wheel

slight wear on nearside and offside front lower wish arm bushes [ bushes at front of arm]

Pass 1 Nov 2010 98,720 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,180 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 82,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,612 miles

N/S/F inner wing panel loose at rear

Nail in O/S/R tyre & 2mm tread

Pass 1 May 2009 49,216 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,391 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 May 2008 18,006 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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SL57 KVS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SL57 KVS, 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 SL57 KVS registered?

SL57 KVS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is SL57 KVS safe to buy?

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