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MA57 JZJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

336,213 mi
Last recorded336,213 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 JZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 336,213 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 336,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 318,385 miles

o/s cv boot splitting

oil leak

play in the front n/s track rod end just legal

Pass 27 May 2016 300,634 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 300,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 285,151 miles

Offside Front inner rack ball joint slightly worn

Fail 19 Nov 2015 285,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front inner rack ball joint slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2015 269,208 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 269,106 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 253,513 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 240,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 30 May 2014 240,256 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 223,615 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 223,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 206,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on the outer edge

oil leak

rear brake discs are deterioating on the outer faces

slight movement in drivers seat.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 206,048 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on the outer edge

oil leak

rear brake discs are deterioating on the outer faces

Pass 13 Nov 2012 186,152 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 147,507 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 147,419 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 114,162 miles

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

n/s and o/s steering rack ends have play in the knuckles

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,867 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,246 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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MA57 JZJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MA57 JZJ, 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 JZJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2007.

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