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SL57 NUV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

118,695 mi
Last recorded118,695 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 NUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 118,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe Corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2023 116,536 miles

Brake Warning Light Illuminated

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav/ Phone Holder ()

Front Both Sills Holed/Corroded Outside Of Prescribed Area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer And Joining Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prevent Further Corrosion Of Complete Subframe/Suspension Assembly

Fail 19 Oct 2023 116,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake Warning Light Illuminated

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav/ Phone Holder ()

Front Both Sills Holed/Corroded Outside Of Prescribed Area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer And Joining Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prevent Further Corrosion Of Complete Subframe/Suspension Assembly

Pass 12 Oct 2022 113,274 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security most sill area soft (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 113,274 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security most sill area soft (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,578 miles

advise(front tyres wearing low)

advise(n,s,r bump stop torn)

advise(rear tyres wearing low on edge & unevenly worn 225/40/18)

Fail 15 Oct 2021 110,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

advise(front tyres wearing low)

advise(n,s,r bump stop torn)

advise(rear tyres wearing low on edge & unevenly worn 225/40/18)

Pass 15 Oct 2020 107,011 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 107,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 104,678 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 104,678 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 100,788 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 100,788 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,835 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 95,835 miles

Emissions not tested Due to section of exhaust missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 94,530 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 94,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer leaking might be reason for emissions issue, (7.1.2)

Vehicle overheating during gas test.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 90,113 miles

Child seats fitted front and rear.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 90,113 miles

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

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

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

Child seats fitted front and rear.

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,403 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 84,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 80,787 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,945 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 50,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SL57 NUV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SL57 NUV, 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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SL57 NUV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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