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SJ57 XWF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

253,341 mi
Last recorded253,341 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 XWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 253,341 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 253,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working and high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 237,784 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 237,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 230,216 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 230,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 210,127 miles

front shockers have slightly reduced damping

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

rear shockers have slightly reduced damping

Fail 30 Sep 2014 210,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

front shockers have slightly reduced damping

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

rear shockers have slightly reduced damping

Pass 2 Oct 2013 192,359 miles

front and rear shockers weak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 192,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear shockers weak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 159,411 miles

exhaust tail box hanger deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2012 159,411 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust tail box hanger deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2011 126,725 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 125,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 97,236 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 97,236 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 XWF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XWF, 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 XWF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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