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MA57 JYT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,852 mi
Last recorded145,852 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 JYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 145,852 miles

Offside Sill corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, have slight uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 145,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Sill corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 128,480 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot switch faulty, intermittent but secures in closed position

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arms bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 128,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, lower arms rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,bald close to cords & stepping on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot switch faulty, intermittent but secures in closed position

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arms bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 122,157 miles

wipers poor

Pass 15 Sep 2023 118,191 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 114,065 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 110,944 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,163 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 107,154 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 101,935 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 26 Sep 2019 101,935 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 21 Sep 2018 95,713 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,546 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,392 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,402 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,973 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 61,549 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,782 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Oct 2011 39,788 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight damage n/side front tyre

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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MA57 JYT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MA57 JYT, 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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MA57 JYT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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