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SH57 ZNW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

232,441 mi
Last recorded232,441 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 ZNW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 232,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 226,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Apr 2023 226,271 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Apr 2022 217,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 207,087 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 191,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven stepped inner due to wheel condition

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn uneven bald inner edges

both rear tyres worn uneven very low inner edge

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 3 Jul 2019 191,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and very dull poss bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven stepped inner due to wheel condition

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn uneven bald inner edges

both rear tyres worn uneven very low inner edge

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 26 Jul 2018 173,694 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front discs worn

slight play both front wishbone rear bushes

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2018 173,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front discs worn

slight play both front wishbone rear bushes

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 154,363 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on linit 24% (3.7.B.5b)

front discs worn

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven bald inner / outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 134,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low near wear bars bald inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

front brakes near limit of imbalance 22%

suggest tracking check frnts worn hard inner edge

under trays fitted some components not checked

Fail 5 Jul 2016 134,716 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low near wear bars bald inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes near limit of imbalance 22%

suggest tracking check frnts worn hard inner edge

under trays fitted some components not checked

Pass 15 Jul 2015 118,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,322 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,148 miles

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

both rear bump stops torn

front discs corroded on edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,023 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,107 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 39,746 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,062 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 ZNW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZNW, 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 ZNW registered?

SH57 ZNW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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