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MA57 VME

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,930 mi
Last recorded147,930 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 VME
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 147,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 147,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 147,319 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2019 147,265 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2019 147,265 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 146,150 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 138,528 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 138,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,623 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 115,623 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 105,017 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 105,017 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 95,021 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 84,557 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,537 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 73,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,025 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 37,160 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,160 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,404 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,498 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 VME is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VME, 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 VME is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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