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SB57 ULA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,635 mi
Last recorded177,635 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 ULA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 177,635 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 177,635 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 146,798 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 146,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 111,084 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 111,083 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 105,715 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 105,713 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 102,111 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,593 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,582 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 82,267 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 82,266 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,698 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,581 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,204 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 40,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,605 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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SB57 ULA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ULA, 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 SB57 ULA registered?

SB57 ULA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is SB57 ULA safe to buy?

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