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SP57 SLV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

298,357 mi
Last recorded298,357 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 SLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 298,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed rear centre (5.2.2b)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 298,353 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed rear center (5.2.2b)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 279,640 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear wiper torn

Fail 19 Nov 2014 279,640 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear wiper torn

Pass 1 Aug 2013 247,929 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 221,064 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 221,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 188,029 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 143,141 miles

nearside rear indicator starting to go pale

Fail 9 Jul 2010 143,139 miles

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

nearside rear indicator starting to go pale

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,302 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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SP57 SLV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP57 SLV, 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 SP57 SLV registered?

SP57 SLV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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