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EK57 VLS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,250 mi
Last recorded75,250 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 VLS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 75,250 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2025 61,748 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 44,306 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 44,306 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 33,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 33,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 32,515 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 32,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 32,227 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 31,730 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 30,926 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 29,865 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,886 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 27,886 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,067 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,065 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,040 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,697 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 14,085 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,435 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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EK57 VLS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VLS, 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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What year was EK57 VLS registered?

EK57 VLS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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