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FH57 NTA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,611 mi
Last recorded181,611 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 NTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 181,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 also has a cut/damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

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

Rear Outer both sills corroded

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 181,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 also has a cut/damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

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

Rear Outer both sills corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 165,006 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 148,748 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Oct 2023 148,745 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2022 138,391 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

both rear shocker covers insecure and worn

Fail 22 Oct 2022 138,391 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

both rear shocker covers insecure and worn

Pass 30 Oct 2021 130,527 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 130,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both traling arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 121,858 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 121,858 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 110,471 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 103,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 103,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,167 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 101,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of subframe (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 84,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2012 43,931 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,931 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,179 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 37,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

several led's in high level brake light not working

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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FH57 NTA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH57 NTA, 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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FH57 NTA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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