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VA57 HZF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,923 mi
Last recorded117,923 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 HZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 117,923 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub-frame,suspension arms & coil springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear underfloor heat shields loose & rattling

Fail 15 Dec 2025 117,923 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub-frame,suspension arms & coil springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear underfloor heat shields loose & rattling

Pass 13 Dec 2024 111,475 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub-frame,suspension arms & springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 111,475 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror side repeater/indicator damaged & inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak suspension strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub-frame,suspension arms & springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 107,067 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both front lower ball joint rubber boots perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub-frame assembly,arms & springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 104,831 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub-frame assembly,arms & springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 103,458 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior lock barrel inoperative (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior lock barrel inoperative (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub-frame/axle assembly,suspension arms & coil springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 103,457 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle will not open, exterior & interior handles inoperative (6.2.3 (a))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior lock barrel inoperative (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior lock barrel inoperative (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub-frame/axle assembly,suspension arms & coil springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 100,541 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension subframe/axle & suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 100,541 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension subframe/axle & suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 97,382 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension axle/subframe corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 97,382 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension axle/subframe corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,142 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension axle/subframe assembly corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 92,142 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension axle/subframe assembly corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 88,176 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 82,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 74,986 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

OSR tyre cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2014 70,614 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,568 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,886 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 36,150 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VA57 HZF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA57 HZF, 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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VA57 HZF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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