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KU57 MZG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,917 mi
Last recorded153,917 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 MZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 153,917 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 149,940 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road Wheel not spinning

Fail 7 Sep 2019 149,940 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road Wheel not spinning

Pass 4 Sep 2018 137,219 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 137,219 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 134,510 miles

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 and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 134,510 miles

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

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 and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 130,948 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 130,948 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 126,200 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 126,200 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 120,029 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 120,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 111,418 miles

front & rear tyres worn inside edges

Pass 13 Aug 2012 105,545 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,842 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,368 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 MZG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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