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SD57 HOJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,998 mi
Last recorded189,998 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 HOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2017 189,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 189,434 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 186,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre at 3mm

engine/gearbox oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 186,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre at 3mm

engine/gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 184,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/sw/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2014 184,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

n/sw/r tyre worn inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 179,645 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 150,738 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 126,468 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 126,468 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 104,844 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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SD57 HOJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SD57 HOJ, 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 SD57 HOJ registered?

SD57 HOJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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The MOT history for SD57 HOJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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