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MK57 OCJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

215,068 mi
Last recorded215,068 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 OCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 215,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 215,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 193,235 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 193,234 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 188,878 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 188,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 182,316 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 175,482 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 175,482 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 167,237 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 158,687 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 145,749 miles

fuel filter housing corroded

nsf brake pad wire broken

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2016 145,749 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

fuel filter housing corroded

nsf brake pad wire broken

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 128,649 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 110,035 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 92,019 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 84,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

off side rear tyre side wall worn

Pass 1 Sep 2012 84,476 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre side wall worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,220 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 67,269 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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MK57 OCJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK57 OCJ, 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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MK57 OCJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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