MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.
Spare tyre defective
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
bonnet grille insecure
nearside rear tyre tread getting low and several small cuts in tread
offside rear indicator slightly discoloured and has a loose bulb within lamp
offside rear side light appears to have a bulb inoperative
offside rear tyre inner edge bald but not into centre three quarters and nail in edge of tread
slight play in nearside and offside steering rack
slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar upper link
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
bonnet grille insecure
nearside and offside front inner brake pads appear to be worn low
nearside rear tyre tread getting low and several small cuts in tread
offside rear indicator slightly discoloured and has a loose bulb within lamp
offside rear side light appears to have a bulb inoperative
offside rear tyre inner edge bald but not into centre three quarters and nail in edge of tread
slight play in nearside and offside steering rack
slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar upper link
FRONT GRILLE INSECURE
WASHER JETS REQ ADJUSTMENT
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
FRONT GRILLE INSECURE
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
WASHER JETS REQ ADJUSTING ONLY JUST REACH SWEPT AREA
brake fluid level low
nearside and offside front inner brake pads worn low
nearside and offside rear outer brake pads appear to be getting low
very slight play in nearside and offside front steering rack
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
brake fluid level low
nearside and offside front inner brake pads worn low
nearside and offside rear outer brake pads appear to be getting low
very slight play in nearside and offside front steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK57 VKV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 EK57 VKV, 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 VKV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2007.
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