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NU57 EVB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,322 mi
Last recorded184,322 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU57 EVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 184,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 184,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 176,124 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tape over damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 150,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 150,414 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 122,092 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 102,712 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 102,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 98,758 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 84,668 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,665 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Oct 2019 80,469 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,344 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 59,782 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,810 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,981 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,115 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 54,115 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,475 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,556 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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NU57 EVB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NU57 EVB, 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 NU57 EVB registered?

NU57 EVB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is NU57 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU57 EVB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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