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PL57 VHD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

138,925 mi
Last recorded138,925 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 VHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 138,925 miles

Both O/S & N/S Outer sills showing signs of non structural corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2025 132,463 miles

Both O/S & N/S Outer sills showing signs of non structural corrosion

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 127,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Outer sill showing signs of non structural corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Lower Outer sill showing signs of non structural corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2023 119,842 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 111,714 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 99,684 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 95,277 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,171 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop worn/split

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop worn/split

Pass 21 Sep 2016 79,715 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2016 79,715 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,410 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,059 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,174 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,465 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 27 Sep 2011 36,554 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,183 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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PL57 VHD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PL57 VHD, 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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PL57 VHD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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