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BF57 NGZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,048 mi
Last recorded118,048 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 NGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 118,048 miles

Fuel hose onto fuel filter perishing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 114,273 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Oct 2025 114,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Oct 2024 108,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 108,711 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking Breather pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Sep 2023 104,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 104,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 101,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing both edges

Fail 2 Sep 2021 99,306 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing both edges

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 97,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 94,526 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 94,526 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured by bicycle rack (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 29 Aug 2018 88,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,140 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy and middle join (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,750 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,424 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,918 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 36,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,423 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,261 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,083 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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BF57 NGZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BF57 NGZ, 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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BF57 NGZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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