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ML57 BZE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

60,684 mi
Last recorded60,684 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 BZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 60,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 60,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 55,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 48,748 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 42,595 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 41,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF and NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR and NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR and NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 40,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR and NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn OSR and NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 38,880 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSR and OSR worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 37,679 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 36,222 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 34,287 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 32,401 miles

front brake discs inner face corroded/worn

rear tyre valves splitting.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 30,702 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 28,976 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 27,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 25,483 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 21,130 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 17,900 miles

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

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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ML57 BZE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ML57 BZE, 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 ML57 BZE registered?

ML57 BZE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2007.

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