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SH57 ZPV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

245,242 mi
Last recorded245,242 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 245,242 miles

engine oil leaks

play starting in o/s/f outer track rod ball joint

tyre wear started on o/s/f inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 220,433 miles

engine oil leaks

rear wiper blade rubber

Fail 28 Aug 2015 220,424 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing back bush (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil leaks

rear wiper blade rubber

Pass 28 Apr 2015 216,040 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 209,979 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advanced wear detected on inner steering rack ball joints

oil level on minimum

Fail 30 Sep 2014 209,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

advanced wear detected on inner steering rack ball joints

oil level on minimum

Pass 3 Apr 2014 205,406 miles

both front inner track rod ball joints play starting

n/s/f indicator bulb starting to loose colour

Pass 9 Oct 2013 202,704 miles

play starting in both track rod arms

rear wiper blade

Fail 3 Oct 2013 202,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

play starting in both track rod arms

rear wiper blade

tyre wear o/s/f and n/s/f inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2013 189,200 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 189,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front end acedent damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2012 169,980 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 169,980 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 142,489 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 142,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 141,235 miles

indicators faded

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 96,782 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)

Fail 13 May 2010 96,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 10 Nov 2009 73,836 miles

rear brake pads getting close to 1.5mm limit

Fail 9 Nov 2009 73,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads getting close to 1.5mm limit

Pass 28 Feb 2008 5,056 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 ZPV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

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

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