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SV57 OVH

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,833 mi
Last recorded159,833 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 OVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 159,833 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount bearing rough when turning

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlight cleaning device not working (pre 2009)

propshaft and rear driveshafts removed at time off test

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2021 159,821 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edge showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount bearing rough when turning

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlight cleaning device not working (pre 2009)

propshaft and rear driveshafts removed at time off test

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 136,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,431 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 131,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 122,712 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 113,128 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,803 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 93,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,146 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 70,067 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 7 Oct 2013 70,067 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,039 miles

Rear tyres worn

Front brake flexy pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 58,039 miles

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

Exhaust sleeve cracked open

Front brake flexy pipes corroded

NS handbrake cable sticky / needs adjustment??

Rear indicator bulbs faded

Rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,401 miles

Both rear tyres have small cuts in the tread

Brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,923 miles

Emissions too low to give a reading.

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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SV57 OVH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SV57 OVH, 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 SV57 OVH registered?

SV57 OVH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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