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SP57 SNV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,119 mi
Last recorded182,119 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 SNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 182,119 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges rubbed both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 182,119 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))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges rubbed both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 178,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 175,372 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 175,372 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Banjo bolt washers (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 171,822 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair N/S low (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 171,822 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair N/S low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 165,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 165,890 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 159,533 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement or arm pin (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops are broken off

Rear screen wash in/op

both rear tyres are worn on inside edges

Fail 12 Sep 2016 159,533 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wing liner refixed (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement or arm pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in very poor condition

Offside Rear wheelbearing not checked due to binding brake

Rear bump stops are broken off

Rear screen wash in/op

both rear tyres are worn on inside edges

Pass 3 Aug 2015 142,281 miles

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

both rear suspension bumpstops broken

o/s rear wheelbearing not checked due to binding brake

slight bind at o/s front brake

Fail 3 Aug 2015 142,291 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear suspension bumpstops broken

o/s rear wheelbearing not checked due to binding brake

slight bind at o/s front brake

Pass 5 Aug 2014 116,828 miles

front suspension arm mountings/arm pins wearing

o/s rear bump stop deteriorated and n/s rear bump stop is broken off

service due in 1k ??

Fail 5 Aug 2014 116,825 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front suspension arm mountings/arm pins wearing

o/s rear bump stop deteriorated and n/s rear bump stop is broken off

service due in 1k ??

suspected slow puncture at drivers rear

Pass 12 Aug 2013 95,225 miles

25% of n/s tail lamp now working that was out during original test..

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front brake discs corroded/pitted esp n/s

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

n/s tail lamp lens cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2013 95,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

25% of n/s tail light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front brake discs corroded/pitted esp n/s

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

n/s tail lamp lens cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front suspension arm pins / and or mountings worn

both rear tyres worn on inside edges esp n/s strongly advised

front brake discs in poor /corroded condition

Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,065 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,609 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 SNV 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 60%.

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 SNV, 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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SP57 SNV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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