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SH57 MMJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

173,674 mi
Last recorded173,674 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 MMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 173,674 miles

Coolant leak Bottle Cracked ()

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 173,343 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Bottle Cracked ()

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 169,068 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 153,476 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 127,579 miles

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 125,936 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 123,160 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 117,741 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 112,283 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 110,267 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 107,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 95,998 miles

n/side front inner c/v boot torn but still stops the ingress of dirt

Pass 24 Oct 2013 83,097 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,152 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,375 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,339 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 MMJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MMJ, 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 MMJ registered?

SH57 MMJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2007.

Is SH57 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH57 MMJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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