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SH57 EZB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

289,954 mi
Last recorded289,954 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 289,954 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 289,954 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 255,839 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 255,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 232,729 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both sides sills jacking point slightly damage

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Mar 2017 232,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both sides sills jacking point slightly damage

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 200,051 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both sides sills jacking point slightly damage

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Mar 2016 199,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both sides sills jacking point slightly damage

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 164,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 164,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 129,777 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 93,548 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,252 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,641 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,483 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 3,597 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 EZB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EZB, 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 EZB registered?

SH57 EZB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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