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SH57 EYD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

256,650 mi
Last recorded256,650 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 EYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 256,650 miles

EML illuminated

items removed prior to test

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 232,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 232,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 207,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F steering rack boot twisted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 172,998 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 172,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch fluid leaking from a component (slave cylinder)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 136,811 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 136,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2010 102,057 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 102,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,992 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 60,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,111 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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SH57 EYD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SH57 EYD, 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 SH57 EYD registered?

SH57 EYD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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