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PE57 MHU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,873 mi
Last recorded85,873 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE57 MHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 85,873 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 81,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and connecting components corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2023 76,768 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp is illuminated,brake pads are ok wiring fault|???

Pass 21 Jan 2023 73,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged offside and nearside (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 73,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged offside and nearside (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 67,611 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 67,611 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 64,546 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 62,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush os deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 62,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has a cut in tyre and bulge in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush os deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 58,287 miles

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

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

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

tyres are wearing on edges of tread.

Pass 6 Jan 2018 54,153 miles

Offside Rear brakes are slightly binding.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Jan 2017 48,650 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all discolouring. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 43,767 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured colour faiding on bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 35,752 miles

FRONT DISCS INNER FACE CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,593 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 29,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 25,566 miles

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 21,950 miles

offside rear tyre showing uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2010 17,145 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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PE57 MHU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE57 MHU, 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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PE57 MHU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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