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OV57 UWH

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,725 mi
Last recorded154,725 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2023 154,725 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack knuckles (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor/close to fail (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet cable lever broken

car damp

damage to fuel cooler

damage to lower sills

eml on

n/s door mirror glass poor

n/s/f seat belt mouldy

poor wiring at tow bar

Pass 12 Dec 2022 149,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

crack in windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2022 149,891 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2021 131,694 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 131,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 111,966 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 111,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 110,844 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,675 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 102,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2017 93,846 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2017 93,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,867 miles

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,830 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,969 miles

advise surface cracks in tread of o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

Fail 26 Sep 2014 63,969 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise surface cracks in tread of o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 42,101 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,481 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,489 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,844 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 UWH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWH, 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 UWH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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