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KY57 VZL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,258 mi
Last recorded138,258 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 VZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 138,258 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 131,036 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 123,727 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,094 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,208 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 113,208 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread face (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 102,172 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 91,810 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 77,996 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,050 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 66,050 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating disc run-out (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 55,554 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 55,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 50,229 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,257 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 23,862 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 17,543 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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KY57 VZL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KY57 VZL, 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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What year was KY57 VZL registered?

KY57 VZL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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