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SJ57 XUH

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,141 mi
Last recorded171,141 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 XUH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 171,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 4 Feb 2016 150,162 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 150,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2016

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement shocker top mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 245,044 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 214,111 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 178,897 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 145,426 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 145,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 110,465 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 76,698 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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SJ57 XUH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ57 XUH, 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 XUH registered?

SJ57 XUH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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