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SK57 VEF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,814 mi
Last recorded76,814 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 VEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 76,814 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arms and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 76,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arms and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 75,427 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 74,162 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 74,162 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 71,866 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 69,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension slight corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 66,275 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 66,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,435 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 62,981 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 59,861 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,887 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 56,882 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 52,911 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,445 miles

Both rear tyres carcked and perished

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

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2014 44,443 miles

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

Both rear tyres carcked and perished

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

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,407 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,349 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,768 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VEF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

SK57 VEF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is SK57 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK57 VEF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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