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AV57 UZO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

222,032 mi
Last recorded222,032 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 UZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2026 222,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 214,689 miles

slight surface corrosion in all strucural areas

Fail 11 Oct 2025 214,682 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight surface corrosion in all strucural areas

Pass 19 Oct 2024 206,483 miles

Engine cover and under trays fiited not allowing full inspection of some components

Exhaust emits light smoke on idling

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 194,263 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 180,331 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear close to limit on inner edge/ feathered 225/45r17

Offside Rear close to limit on inner edge/ feathered 225/45r17

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Oct 2022 180,328 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear close to limit on inner edge/ feathered 225/45r17

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear close to limit on inner edge/ feathered 225/45r17

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2021 163,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2021 163,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2020 148,885 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 148,815 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 124,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2018 123,864 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2017 110,980 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 101,203 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2015 91,432 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,970 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,811 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,084 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front brake discs rusted on inside.

Fail 9 Dec 2010 47,754 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,754 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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AV57 UZO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV57 UZO, 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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AV57 UZO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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