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VK57 KNG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,280 mi
Last recorded97,280 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 KNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 97,280 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2025 89,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 81,210 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High-level (additional) brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 74,796 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 67,602 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 61,698 miles

Central brake light not working but can not see wiring connected

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,032 miles

Central brake light not working but can not see wiring connected

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers starting to smear screen

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 52,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smearing screen

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,079 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front, lower suspension arm, rear mounting bush showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to deform

Pass 13 Oct 2017 37,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 2.0mm on center treads (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 37,066 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour Both sides front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 2.0mm on center treads (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both sides rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 35,768 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,719 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 35,719 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,665 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,178 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 28,151 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,714 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,548 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 KNG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KNG, 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 KNG registered?

VK57 KNG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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