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MJ57 ZVH

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,957 mi
Last recorded115,957 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 ZVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,957 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 113,690 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 110,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 109,236 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 107,240 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 107,240 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 105,795 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 105,749 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,385 miles

Nearside Rear starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 92,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 81,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,991 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,431 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 44,938 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,397 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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MJ57 ZVH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MJ57 ZVH, 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 MJ57 ZVH registered?

MJ57 ZVH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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