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PJ57 JZG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

193,338 mi
Last recorded193,338 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 JZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 193,338 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both out sills rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 181,092 miles

Central Rear subframe rusting

Fail 5 Dec 2024 181,092 miles

Central Rear subframe rusting

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 176,992 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 176,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 159,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 136,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 136,503 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.00 tested 2.86 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 124,578 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 124,213 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom of spring rusted and broken away (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 112,126 miles

Nearside Front grease around cv boot

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front offside side repeater light intensity reduced

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear lip on rear disc brakes

Pass 23 Nov 2018 102,595 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 90,984 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 90,965 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,278 miles

Offside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to crack & periish (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 74,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to crack & periish (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,740 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,448 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,570 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,934 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 32,362 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 32,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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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PJ57 JZG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PJ57 JZG, 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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PJ57 JZG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2007.

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