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SB57 CXR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,470 mi
Last recorded193,470 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 CXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 193,470 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 186,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 180,927 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 180,926 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 174,300 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 166,383 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 166,383 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 158,686 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 150,883 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 150,883 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 141,762 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

leavel sensor broken at n/s/rear

Fail 19 Mar 2019 141,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

leavel sensor broken at n/s/rear

Pass 12 Mar 2018 132,096 miles

electric load sensor broken rear

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 121,590 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 119,698 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated and splitting

Nearside c.v boot deteriorated

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2016 119,698 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated and splitting

Nearside c.v boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stone chips in windscreen

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 117,254 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 117,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside outer sill damaged

tyre pressure warning light indicates a fault

Pass 4 Jun 2014 114,984 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 114,984 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 105,457 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 84,449 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 57,781 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW.

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,781 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW.

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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SB57 CXR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB57 CXR, 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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SB57 CXR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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