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MK57 OFA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

207,305 mi
Last recorded207,305 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 OFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 207,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 207,299 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 205,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 205,638 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 202,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking Underneath vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 193,989 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 189,252 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Fail 8 Nov 2021 189,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Pass 16 Jan 2020 184,911 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 184,911 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 175,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 175,316 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 159,944 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2016 159,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Side repeater not working fitted in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 138,608 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 138,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 121,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 104,526 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 90,311 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2011 72,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,715 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 OFA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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