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SM57 SCV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,419 mi
Last recorded173,419 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 SCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 173,419 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 165,346 miles

Rear near side and off side rigid brake pipes have swelling under protective coating.

Fail 20 Feb 2019 165,335 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear near side and off side rigid brake pipes have swelling under protective coating.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 155,539 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tow bar electrics cable tied on

Fail 20 Feb 2018 155,531 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose nut sheared off (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tow bar electrics cable tied on

Pass 24 Jan 2017 144,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 132,744 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 132,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 113,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 95,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 75,569 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

near side rear tyre wearing thin inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs worn

Fail 24 Feb 2012 56,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

front tyres wearing thin

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,836 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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SM57 SCV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM57 SCV, 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 SM57 SCV registered?

SM57 SCV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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