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BF57 NHB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,533 mi
Last recorded134,533 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 NHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 134,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

service light on dash

Pass 30 Sep 2025 124,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 124,818 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 118,205 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 118,204 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 105,470 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 98,932 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 90,946 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 90,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 90,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front wipers slightly worn

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2019 80,743 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front wipers slightly worn

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,451 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,597 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 67,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 60,159 miles

sawedge on o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2016 60,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

sawedge on o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,274 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 51,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 44,385 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to offside and nearside outer body sills

Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,385 miles

damage to offside and nearside outer body sills

Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,525 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,395 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly-on inner surface

Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut - n/s/f tyre outer wall

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 NHB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 NHB, 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 NHB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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