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SG57 YXU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,081 mi
Last recorded138,081 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 YXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 138,081 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom dustcover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes bonding seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 130,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring mounting arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 130,853 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring mounting arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 124,618 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres outer sidewalls perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension components are corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2023 124,618 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres outer sidewalls perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension components are corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 118,211 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges and sidewalls deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower spring mounting arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 118,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges and sidewalls deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower spring mounting arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,697 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring mounting arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 111,697 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring mounting arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,943 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 105,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hose bracket detatched from hub (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,204 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 87,759 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened broken end of spring touching back of joint (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 87,759 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened broken end of spring touching back of joint (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 79,443 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,344 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,861 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 65,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,472 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 58,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,585 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,363 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 16 Jul 2012 40,363 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,154 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 26,281 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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SG57 YXU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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