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VK57 CZY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,877 mi
Last recorded159,877 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 CZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 159,877 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 153,126 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 153,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 147,517 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 141,866 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 141,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 134,564 miles

Chip in windscreen in drivers view

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2018 134,564 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen in drivers view

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 125,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 116,248 miles

under trays fitted

n/s washer not working, but plenty of water on screen

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,793 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 78,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,918 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 55,435 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,962 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,270 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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VK57 CZY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK57 CZY, 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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VK57 CZY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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