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VK57 KMU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,149 mi
Last recorded160,149 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 160,149 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 157,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 148,149 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 145,087 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 145,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 131,248 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 127,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner rear tyre treads have slight distortion, (which creates tyre noise).

Fail 4 Oct 2012 127,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner rear tyre treads have slight distortion, (which creates tyre noise).

Pass 11 Aug 2011 102,891 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 102,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2010 74,685 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 KMU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VK57 KMU, 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 VK57 KMU registered?

VK57 KMU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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