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SY57 MJF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,414 mi
Last recorded107,414 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 MJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 107,414 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,838 miles

Both handbrake cables in poor condition.

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear anti roll bar link bushes in poor condition

Rear bump stops fallen apart

Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,828 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock dustcovers/bump stops broken

rear axle beam assy is corroding

rear headrests missing

rear of the n/s front to rear metal brake pipe is corroding

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

slight damage at o/s rear wheel arch

Fail 15 Sep 2014 85,608 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock dustcovers/bump stops broken

rear axle beam assy is corroding

rear headrests missing

rear of the n/s front to rear metal brake pipe is corroding

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

slight damage at o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

n/s front brake disc outer face and o/s inner face corroded/pitted

rear reg plate deteriorated/delaminating slightly

Fail 28 Aug 2013 75,273 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear bump stops deteriorated/breaking up

both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

exhaust sleeve joint heavily corroded

n/s front brake disc outer face and o/s inner face corroded/pitted

rear reg plate deteriorated/delaminating slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,640 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,413 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,011 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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SY57 MJF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY57 MJF, 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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SY57 MJF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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