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SJ57 NBM

2007 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

244,449 mi
Last recorded244,449 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 NBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 244,449 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 228,612 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal anti slip device missing.

engine management light staying on.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 228,612 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal anti slip device missing.

engine management light staying on.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 218,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

clutch provision pad missing

drivers seat has slight movement

engine management light staying on

Fail 22 Feb 2013 218,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

clutch provision pad missing

drivers seat has slight movement

engine management light staying on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 205,401 miles

ADVISE CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP RUBBER MISSING.

ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON.

ADVISE NEARSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGE.

ADVISE OFFSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGE.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 205,401 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP RUBBER MISSING.

ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON.

ADVISE NEARSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGE.

ADVISE OFFSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGE.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 22 Sep 2010 150,103 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 150,103 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 NBM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SJ57 NBM, 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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SJ57 NBM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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