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SV57 OVO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,581 mi
Last recorded151,581 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 OVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 151,581 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 149,814 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 149,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 146,831 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 146,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 142,022 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 142,022 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 139,247 miles

Oil leak ()

both front bottom suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

front brake discs very worn and lipped

offside front tyre wearing unevenly and close to legal limit

offside wing mirror indicator lense broken

rear brake discs very worn and lipped

Pass 24 Oct 2015 133,074 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 133,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 129,604 miles

rear pads low

Pass 26 Aug 2013 112,838 miles

light knocking at front on bad roads

rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

slight wear/tear on frot lower arm rear bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2012 96,444 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,629 miles

both front tyres on wear indicators

o/s and n/s/f lower arm rear bushes torn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

tyre size (205/55X16)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 77,629 miles

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

both front tyres on wear indicators

o/s and n/s/f lower arm rear bushes torn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

tyre size (205/55X16)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,659 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Aug 2010 58,658 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering rack

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 OVO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OVO, 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 OVO registered?

SV57 OVO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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