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EY57 ZCJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,850 mi
Last recorded200,850 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 ZCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 200,850 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 200,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 194,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 188,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 188,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 91% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 182,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 182,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 169,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 162,273 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front arm (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust shrouds adrift

Fail 30 Jul 2020 162,261 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable detached from caliper lever arm (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front arm (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust shrouds adrift

Pass 12 Aug 2019 155,102 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers

Fail 12 Aug 2019 155,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers

Pass 21 Aug 2018 147,070 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2017 139,074 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 127,778 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 116,234 miles

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

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

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 106,089 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 106,082 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 96,216 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,497 miles

n/s o/s rear tyre treads 3mm

n/s rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop lamp has led lights out

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,126 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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EY57 ZCJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY57 ZCJ, 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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EY57 ZCJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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