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KU57 MMJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,484 mi
Last recorded169,484 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 MMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 169,484 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 169,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 165,773 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 163,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 154,634 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 145,214 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 133,741 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 133,741 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 119,502 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rears (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 119,502 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,347 miles

both rear tyres worn and bald inner edges

n/s/f outer driveshaft boot is slight insecure and leaking grease

Pass 8 Mar 2014 84,641 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 73,076 miles

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

handbrake lever has stiff " feel "

Fail 8 Mar 2013 73,076 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has stiff " feel "

Pass 24 Feb 2012 59,849 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,240 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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KU57 MMJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KU57 MMJ, 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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KU57 MMJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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