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SJ57 XVG

2007 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

277,304 mi
Last recorded277,304 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 277,304 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 277,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 227,400 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 226,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 184,486 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 184,482 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 144,280 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 144,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 101,059 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 XVG 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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

SJ57 XVG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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