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SJ57 LWL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,897 mi
Last recorded134,897 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 LWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 134,897 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 130,901 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 130,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 120,284 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 120,284 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 108,723 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 102,224 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 102,224 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,239 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 97,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,133 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 87,202 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 84,076 miles

rear brake disc pads approaching wear limit [1.5mm] 3mm remaining ADVISE replacement

Pass 22 Aug 2013 78,131 miles

2 rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,327 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,359 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,219 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)

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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SJ57 LWL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJ57 LWL, 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 SJ57 LWL registered?

SJ57 LWL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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