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SG57 EYZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,258 mi
Last recorded143,258 miles
Recorded on29 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 EYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2023 143,258 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension parts corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2022 140,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 140,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 139,895 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rearmost heatshield insecure

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 139,894 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rearmost wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rearmost heatshield insecure

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 135,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various underside mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

plastic covers fitted to underside preventing full inspection of underside

Fail 15 Aug 2019 134,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various underside mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

plastic covers fitted to underside preventing full inspection of underside

Pass 21 Aug 2018 126,643 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 120,597 miles

child seats in rear

Fail 21 Sep 2017 120,596 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seats in rear

Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,492 miles

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

front brakes slight bind

Fail 15 Aug 2016 111,486 miles

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

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

front brakes slight bind

Pass 20 Aug 2015 103,667 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 103,667 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,673 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,636 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,107 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)

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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SG57 EYZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SG57 EYZ, 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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SG57 EYZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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