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ST57 UMW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

218,930 mi
Last recorded218,930 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 UMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 218,930 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 218,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 205,072 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 160,938 miles

small cracks in power steering belt

Fail 22 Dec 2010 160,933 miles

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

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

small cracks in power steering belt

Fail 21 Dec 2010 160,930 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 95,717 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 95,717 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 47,345 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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ST57 UMW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ST57 UMW, 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 ST57 UMW registered?

ST57 UMW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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