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KU57 NKZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

195,209 mi
Last recorded195,209 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 195,209 miles

All rear suspension components and subframe corroded

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front anti roll bar drop link dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end dust covers perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 195,209 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

All rear suspension components and subframe corroded

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front anti roll bar drop link dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end dust covers perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 192,121 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 185,695 miles

all rear suspension bushes perrishing

n/s screen wiper scratched

Fail 13 Dec 2022 185,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced wet (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension bushes perrishing

n/s screen wiper scratched

Pass 25 Nov 2021 182,459 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 182,455 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 181,295 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 180,420 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 171,978 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 167,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 162,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 162,132 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 157,319 miles

Corrosion on both rear suspension coil springs

Pass 3 Dec 2015 150,610 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 145,362 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 145,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 138,389 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 138,389 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 128,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres worn on inner egdes

Pass 22 Jan 2013 128,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres worn on inner egdes

Pass 7 Oct 2011 94,187 miles

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

fluid leak from around transfer box area

nsf wheel arch liner insecure at the rear

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,903 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 NKZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NKZ, 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 NKZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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