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BT57 JVW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,212 mi
Last recorded187,212 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 JVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 187,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 179,953 miles

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

rear wiper missing

Fail 5 Dec 2024 179,951 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear wiper missing

Pass 4 Dec 2023 174,535 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Un der-trays/covers fitted.

Fail 4 Dec 2023 174,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Un der-trays/covers fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2022 166,095 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 158,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 143,785 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 119,465 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,732 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked & perished.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 98,720 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Top of wheel leaning inwards towards vehicle. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bush has play and also the arm is bent. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm has play in the bush and also the arm is bent. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Scrubbing inner wheel arch. (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm play in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 96,610 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 96,610 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,207 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 93,207 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch cover insecure. (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Len's damaged. (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,236 miles

engine and under tray covers fitted

kids seats fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2014 81,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2013 73,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,814 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,061 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BT57 JVW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BT57 JVW, 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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BT57 JVW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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