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KU57 NLF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,172 mi
Last recorded147,172 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 NLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 147,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 147,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 138,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 130,206 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 122,541 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 116,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension linkage bushes deterioated

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Sep 2022 116,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension linkage bushes deterioated

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Aug 2021 110,049 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 110,049 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 106,029 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear both dust cover supports split

Fail 19 Aug 2019 100,539 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear both dust cover supports split

Pass 11 Sep 2018 93,915 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover retainer split in two

Fail 11 Sep 2018 93,915 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover retainer split in two

Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,963 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,244 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,710 miles

both front tyres outer side walls cracking

n/s/f front tyre on 2mm

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,536 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,784 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,446 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 18,560 miles

tyres wearing low

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 NLF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU57 NLF registered?

KU57 NLF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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