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OY57 TGJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,130 mi
Last recorded179,130 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 TGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 179,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 165,300 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet handle loose

under tray fitted

Pass 15 May 2024 157,224 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 156,943 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 148,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2023 148,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 135,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot inner clip loose.

Fail 18 May 2022 135,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot inner clip loose.

Pass 7 May 2021 122,018 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 110,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 102,094 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 94,760 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 94,719 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 81,535 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 68,426 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre is wearing on the outer and inner edges

Pass 21 May 2015 54,242 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)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 51,137 miles

Front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 51,137 miles

Front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,379 miles

Both front tyres getting low on edges.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,956 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,877 miles

Both rear tyres getting low.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,697 miles

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)

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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OY57 TGJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OY57 TGJ, 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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OY57 TGJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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