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OV57 STZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

218,420 mi
Last recorded218,420 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 STZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 218,420 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture failed during test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction tape residue (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear wiper without blade, neither removed or replaced, risk of dropping and hitting glass

hazards do not work with ignition off as the battery is discharged

Pass 3 Mar 2022 201,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 201,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 184,419 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 176,372 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2020 176,372 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear damper gaiters insecure, bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 157,102 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly reduced light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Damper gaiters insecure, bump stops deteriorated.

Fail 30 Apr 2019 157,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Incorrect bulb replaced. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly reduced light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Damper gaiters insecure, bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 1 May 2018 138,883 miles

Rear Damper gaiters insecure.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 138,883 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy. (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Non obligatory side light not working.

Rear Damper gaiters insecure.

Pass 3 May 2017 121,515 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated , damper gaiters insecure.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 3 May 2017 121,515 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear bump stops deteriorated , damper gaiters insecure.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge only just met requirement. (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear both damper gaiters insecure and bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,967 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,282 miles

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

offside front tyre on 1.6mm + worn off excessivly on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 52,929 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 May 2012 36,677 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,765 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,391 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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OV57 STZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 OV57 STZ, 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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OV57 STZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2007.

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