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FD57 FHE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,229 mi
Last recorded111,229 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 FHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 111,229 miles

Bonnet handle damaged but still operates.

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2026 111,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet handle damaged but still operates.

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 107,625 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 102,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 96,912 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 96,910 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Sep 2022 89,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2022 89,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,793 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 72,434 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 59,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn up to the indicator (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 59,038 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking rubber seal is torn and fuel can be smelt strongly outside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cord can be seen through cracking on side wall. all round the sidewall, looks weakened internally. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn up to the indicator (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 46,624 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 46,624 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer wall deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 37,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Undercover fitted to vehicle obstructing view to some items

Pass 4 Dec 2015 33,447 miles

nearside front fog light inoperative

nearside sill damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2014 31,863 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 31,863 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 29,017 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 29,007 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 24,796 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 24,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 19,678 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 14,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 14,747 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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FD57 FHE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FD57 FHE, 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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FD57 FHE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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