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NJ57 HVU

2007 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,725 mi
Last recorded102,725 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ57 HVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 102,725 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2026 102,722 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 97,164 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 90,399 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 Sep 2023 83,462 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 83,457 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 76,582 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 72,302 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2021 72,297 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,632 miles

centre rear head rest missing at time of test

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,834 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,395 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,505 miles

Engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 32,448 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 32,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,777 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,239 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 17,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,397 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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NJ57 HVU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NJ57 HVU, 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 NJ57 HVU registered?

NJ57 HVU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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