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NU57 ZTC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,902 mi
Last recorded167,902 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU57 ZTC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 167,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 164,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-Frame, associated components, and surrounding area covered in sealant.

Fail 31 Aug 2022 164,749 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-Frame, associated components, and surrounding area covered in sealant.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 160,259 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 160,258 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 154,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 148,322 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 143,967 miles

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

plastic under tray fitted restricting access to some testable items

Pass 11 Sep 2017 135,823 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 135,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 127,499 miles

Oil leak ()

front lower suspension arm (rear) bushes perriehed

rear suspension arm bushes perrished

Fail 18 Jul 2016 127,499 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

front lower suspension arm (rear) bushes perriehed

rear suspension arm bushes perrished

Pass 14 Jul 2015 117,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 105,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear shock bump stop damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2013 96,264 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

offside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

rear brake disc slightly worn

Fail 5 Jul 2012 85,213 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

offside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2011 77,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 77,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZTC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 NU57 ZTC, 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 ZTC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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