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HV57 LSZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,489 mi
Last recorded141,489 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 LSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 141,489 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 141,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 137,995 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides over tread pattern recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 137,995 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides over tread pattern recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 136,043 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 133,025 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 130,463 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 125,628 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 125,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close and cracking along inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 123,392 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 120,480 miles

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

Tpms light on but not indicating a fault

Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,402 miles

offside rear bolt missing from front crossmember

Fail 10 Sep 2018 115,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

offside rear bolt missing from front crossmember

Pass 22 Sep 2017 110,467 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 110,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 102,293 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 102,292 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,980 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 83,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,135 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 65,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,111 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,447 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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HV57 LSZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HV57 LSZ, 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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HV57 LSZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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