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FE57 RUV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,638 mi
Last recorded101,638 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 RUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 101,638 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 101,638 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 100,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 100,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 99,481 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 99,481 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 97,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 12 May 2023 97,048 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 94,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 91,773 miles

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

Rear Under body surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2020 90,324 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 86,819 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 84,741 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 84,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,288 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,976 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3

Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,129 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 66,129 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 54,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2012 47,511 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,870 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 29,995 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,995 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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FE57 RUV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FE57 RUV, 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 FE57 RUV registered?

FE57 RUV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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