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EK57 VKN

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,822 mi
Last recorded65,822 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 VKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 65,822 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2026 65,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 65,587 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 63,913 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,876 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 62,168 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 62,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 60,942 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 59,422 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 57,587 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,084 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 56,080 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,671 miles

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,437 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 45,798 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre badly cracked in tread not deep enough to show cords at present

Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,648 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread not deep enough to see plys

n/s has slight freeplay in steering rack, not felt at steering wheel

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,635 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread not deep enough to reech cords.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 36,635 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread not deep enough to reech cords.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,605 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,368 miles

adv only slight corrosion on ft and rear brake discs

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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EK57 VKN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EK57 VKN, 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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EK57 VKN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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