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SY57 MKU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,611 mi
Last recorded95,611 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 MKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 95,611 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 95,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 91,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 87,775 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 87,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 82,171 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 82,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 71,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,102 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear control arms rubber bushes heavily deteriorated

Rear brakes application uneven close to limit

Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,862 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brake imbalance

n/s rear tyre valve age cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2016 59,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brake imbalance

n/s rear tyre valve age cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,234 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2015 53,200 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 46,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight age cracking to both rear lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 17 Oct 2012 27,963 miles

age cracking to all four tyres

both front tyres getting low

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,758 miles

front brake imbalance close to limits

slight age cracking on tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2010 13,713 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 MKU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SY57 MKU, 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 SY57 MKU registered?

SY57 MKU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is SY57 MKU safe to buy?

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