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MK57 OFM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,513 mi
Last recorded120,513 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 OFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 120,513 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 169,709 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 161,929 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 152,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 143,481 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 143,479 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 135,396 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 124,440 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 124,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 115,686 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 111,761 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 111,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 106,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,383 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 89,830 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 80,383 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,776 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 70,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,763 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,473 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,982 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,089 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 OFM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MK57 OFM, 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 MK57 OFM registered?

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

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