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SP57 SPV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

297,346 mi
Last recorded297,346 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 297,346 miles

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

offside rear tyre soft

Pass 23 Mar 2016 287,571 miles

Offside Front worn on outer edge

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2016 287,557 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 280,140 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 280,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 274,046 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 274,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 267,262 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 258,739 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 249,723 miles

Nearside rear and Offside rear top shock absorber bumpstop torn

Fail 18 Sep 2013 249,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear and Offside rear top shock absorber bumpstop torn

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 240,880 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 220,440 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 168,642 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 SPV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

SP57 SPV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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