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KU57 MWL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,177 mi
Last recorded158,177 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 MWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 158,177 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 149,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 149,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 144,211 miles

Both fronts and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges slightly..

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

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated slightly..

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 136,076 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 118,319 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 118,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Replaced bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 112,643 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 107,155 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 100,437 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,667 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,002 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,005 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,841 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,280 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

traction control warning light on

trailer socket not operating correctly

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,532 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,430 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 32,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 MWL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KU57 MWL, 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 MWL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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