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SK57 VCZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,127 mi
Last recorded145,127 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 VCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 145,127 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 143,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 137,968 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 130,532 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 123,494 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 116,367 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,209 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,466 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 98,466 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 90,205 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 90,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 83,035 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 69,771 miles

slight corrosion on brake disc sufaces front and rear , not excessive

slight rear brake bind, signs of heat on osr disc

Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,155 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,836 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 53,818 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 45,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,338 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,447 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,362 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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SK57 VCZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SK57 VCZ, 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 SK57 VCZ registered?

SK57 VCZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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