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FH57 NVL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,712 mi
Last recorded144,712 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 NVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 144,712 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 144,710 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 139,911 miles

Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nsr tyre slightly feathered inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2024 135,256 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and nsf

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

osr tyre feathered inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2023 130,917 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 130,917 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear and nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 127,334 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust bracket broke but exhaust is secure

Pass 12 Jul 2021 122,599 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 120,152 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 120,152 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 117,070 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 113,367 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 110,676 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres feathering inside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 107,572 miles

osr tyre feathering inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 103,832 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 103,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 101,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf brake slightly sticky

Pass 3 Jul 2013 98,039 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 95,190 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 91,857 miles

rear brake discs corroded on outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 84,816 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 84,813 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NVL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FH57 NVL, 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 FH57 NVL registered?

FH57 NVL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2007.

Is FH57 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 NVL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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