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DN57 ZFK

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,363 mi
Last recorded57,363 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 ZFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 57,363 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight Handbrake tight but operates correctly (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 53,327 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch by upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake lever tight (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 53,327 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch by upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake lever tight (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 52,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 52,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR PIPE leaking on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FOUR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH trailing arms bushes JUST MET REQUIREMENT (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring hanger arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stabiliser arms outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust general corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2020 51,739 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust general corrosion

rear wiper doesn't work

Fail 3 Dec 2020 51,739 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust general corrosion

rear wiper doesn't work

Pass 12 Nov 2019 50,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

general corrosion to exhaust system and joint sleeve

Fail 11 Nov 2019 50,332 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

general corrosion to exhaust system and joint sleeve

Pass 8 Nov 2018 48,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear tyres generally low

Pass 16 Nov 2017 45,883 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,285 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,895 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 37,277 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 33,856 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,504 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 29,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 25,269 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 18,759 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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DN57 ZFK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DN57 ZFK, 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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DN57 ZFK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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