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SY57 MKL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,559 mi
Last recorded149,559 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 MKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 149,559 miles

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

coolant level low

coolant level low

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2016 121,578 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel rim out of shape

corrosion above rear subframe

possible fuel leak at fuel filter housing

Fail 25 Nov 2016 121,577 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing possibly rough

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel rim out of shape

both front brake discs corroded

corrosion above rear subframe

Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,352 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 90,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,398 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,621 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 73,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,322 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 64,322 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,744 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,990 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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SY57 MKL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY57 MKL, 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 SY57 MKL registered?

SY57 MKL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is SY57 MKL safe to buy?

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