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RY57 ZKU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

239,801 mi
Last recorded239,801 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 ZKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 239,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 232,615 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 232,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 226,209 miles

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

Offside Front seat base padding damaged

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2023 225,862 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly does not switch ASR OFF or ON (7.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front seat base padding damaged

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2021 218,921 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 218,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 211,716 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 204,956 miles

n/s/r o/s/r shock protector sleeve adrift.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 197,839 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 184,908 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 184,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre very uneven tread wear

Offside Front tyre on 2mm

Rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 166,995 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner shoulder

Pass 14 Sep 2015 148,927 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

N/S/R bump stop split, O/S/R bump stop splitting.

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2014 130,535 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 110,447 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 101,639 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Oct 2011 81,538 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,736 miles

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

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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RY57 ZKU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RY57 ZKU, 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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What year was RY57 ZKU registered?

RY57 ZKU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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