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HN57 VMU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

210,292 mi
Last recorded210,292 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 VMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 210,292 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 210,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 207,850 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 205,151 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 201,974 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 198,646 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 184,132 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Damage to brake pad sensor wire.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 184,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pad warning light illuminated.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Damage to brake pad sensor wire.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 163,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear shocker absorber dust cover slightly insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 140,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 117,635 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2011 94,481 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 94,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 70,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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HN57 VMU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HN57 VMU, 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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HN57 VMU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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