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SH57 EYX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

275,102 mi
Last recorded275,102 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 275,102 miles

Front cv boot deteriorated

Offside Rear spring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2018 275,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2017 253,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 253,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 238,954 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 237,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 230,106 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 200,492 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 200,487 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Drivers seat lumber adjuster insecure and cover torn.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 172,531 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 136,982 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 107,980 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 EYX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SH57 EYX, 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 EYX registered?

SH57 EYX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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