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SL57 NVM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,812 mi
Last recorded129,812 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 NVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 129,812 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 125,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 125,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 120,650 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 120,650 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 114,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 114,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 106,693 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 98,401 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 89,027 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 89,027 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 81,310 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2016 75,148 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,371 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 69,331 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2014 61,898 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 61,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r upper tail lamp not working

o/s/r tyre evidence of impact damage

Pass 4 Feb 2013 54,589 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,601 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 37,216 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 NVM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NVM, 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 NVM registered?

SL57 NVM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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