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SH57 ZPS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

272,692 mi
Last recorded272,692 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 ZPS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 272,692 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 272,692 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 239,978 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 207,654 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

n/s/r shock cover hanging loose

Pass 18 Jul 2013 173,980 miles

n/s/r shock cover hanging loose

Pass 5 Oct 2012 151,008 miles

front n/plate cracked

play starting in o/s/f track rod arm

rear wiper blade rubber

spare tyre flat

tyre wear starting on both fronts

Pass 10 Oct 2011 125,486 miles

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Fail 3 Oct 2011 125,486 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 21 Jan 2011 104,182 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

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

someplay in steering rack inner joints

Fail 20 Jan 2011 104,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

n/s/r tyre getting low

someplay in steering rack inner joints

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 ZPS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZPS, 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 ZPS registered?

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

Is SH57 ZPS safe to buy?

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