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MV57 BKN

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,272 mi
Last recorded137,272 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 BKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 137,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 137,268 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2024 130,046 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Arch Slightly damaged not sharp edges

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

Fail 7 Jan 2024 130,046 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Arch Slightly damaged not sharp edges

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 120,621 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 120,621 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 117,486 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 116,161 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cut

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

offside and nearside front inner wheel arch liners slightly insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2020 114,788 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front wheel arch liner slightly insecure

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside headlight beam pattern poor.condensation inside light unit

Rear brake pads fitted incorrectly.offside new,nearside old pads.passed roller brake test.

nearside rear outer and nearside front inner tyre sidewalls cut

Pass 4 Jan 2019 113,208 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 113,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of arm ,bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 107,022 miles

Engine MIL light on

No Density recorded in Smoke Test

o/s headlamp image deteriorating

Fail 20 Dec 2017 107,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL light on

No Density recorded in Smoke Test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 98,574 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 98,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,081 miles

both front tyres worn close to the wear indicators on the centre treads

Fail 4 Jan 2016 94,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn close to the wear indicators on the centre treads

Pass 8 Jan 2015 89,197 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 68,445 miles

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

offside rear tyre splitting not to cords at time of test

Fail 2 May 2013 68,445 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre splitting not to cords at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,161 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,762 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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MV57 BKN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MV57 BKN, 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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MV57 BKN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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