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NU57 KVC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,482 mi
Last recorded168,482 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU57 KVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 168,482 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 157,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 146,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 132,901 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 123,957 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 117,039 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 107,984 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 107,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 98,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 98,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,562 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,770 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 73,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 59,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,765 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,924 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,426 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,295 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 KVC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KVC, 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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NU57 KVC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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