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MK57 OFU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,575 mi
Last recorded129,575 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 OFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 129,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 129,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick evidence of binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 115,593 miles

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

n/s sill damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2024 112,537 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside outer sill is damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2024 112,497 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside outer sill is damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2023 109,605 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill is damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2022 105,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn at edges - borderline (5.2.3 (e))

nearside outer sill is damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2021 99,756 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 96,199 miles

Offside Outer sill corroding

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

cannot see inner brake pads

general corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,264 miles

cannot see inner pads

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,197 miles

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

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

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

cannot see inner brake pads

Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,716 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 73,716 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,981 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,118 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 48,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 38,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,723 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,923 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 19,141 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,141 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 OFU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OFU, 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 OFU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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