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RJ57 XOV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,345 mi
Last recorded144,345 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 XOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 144,345 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 144,345 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 139,783 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 139,778 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested major leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached incorrect fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 134,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear/middle has slight leak were mount joins pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Number of small stone chips across screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 129,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear/middle mount on pipe has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 20 Jun 2023 129,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Broken. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear/middle mount on pipe has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 18 Jun 2022 124,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 18 Jun 2021 120,005 miles

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 116,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 20 Jun 2019 111,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 106,961 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 105,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 7 Nov 2017 105,713 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 10 Nov 2016 95,393 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

engine cover & under trays fitted

front brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,134 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 89,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 84,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,127 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2012 75,973 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 72,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 72,747 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,000 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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RJ57 XOV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RJ57 XOV, 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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RJ57 XOV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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