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SL57 NVJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,393 mi
Last recorded158,393 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 NVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 158,393 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 154,744 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 143,562 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Oct 2023 143,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 126,492 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 126,492 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 121,638 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 113,488 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 110,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyre ; Nearside front was under inflated , 10 psi , now reset

Fail 4 Dec 2019 110,703 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded banjo fitting at calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged excessively perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule banjo fitting at calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre ; Nearside front was under inflated , 10 psi , now reset

Pass 4 Dec 2018 102,424 miles

Brakes ; Brake disc & pads appear to have overheated , Offside rear

Brakes ; Brake hose ferrule / banjo fitting corroded at caliper , Nearside front & Offside front

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes , 28 % , Rear brakes application slightly uneven

Lighting ; Indicators discoloured , Nearside front & Nearside rear ( amber bulbs )

Note ; Wheel has restricted rotation ; suspect brake related , Offside rear

Note ; Wheel trims , engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; Secondary tread low / balding on inner edge , Nearside front & Offside rear

Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,347 miles

Brakes ; Brake disc slightly restricted rotation , Offside rear

Brakes ; Brake hose ferrule / banjo fitting corroded , Nearside front & Offside front

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear brakes & Parking brakes ( see print out )

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Lighting ; Indicator slightly discoloured

Note ; Suspension coil springs should be replaced as a matched pair to ensure even ride & height

Note ; Tyres pressures were very low , reset before brake test

Fail 20 Nov 2017 97,315 miles

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

Brakes ; Brake disc slightly restricted rotation , Offside rear

Brakes ; Brake hose ferrule / banjo fitting corroded , Nearside front & Offside front

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear brakes & Parking brakes ( see print out )

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Lighting ; Indicator slightly discoloured

Note ; Headlamp aim will require recheck at retest

Note ; Suspension coil springs should be replaced as a matched pair to ensure even ride & height

Note ; Tyres pressures were very low , reset before brake test

Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,933 miles

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 20 Nov 2015 82,927 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge starting to collapse.

Under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 75,969 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,115 miles

Front discs pitted and scored

Rear discs pitted and scored

Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,491 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,584 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,864 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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SL57 NVJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL57 NVJ, 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 SL57 NVJ registered?

SL57 NVJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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