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VK57 LWY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,043 mi
Last recorded180,043 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 LWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 180,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jul 2024 180,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2023 174,885 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker moved from zone "B" (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 174,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. rear axle has 195/65-15 and 205/60-15 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker moved from zone "B" (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 161,075 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 161,075 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 155,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 155,398 miles

Brake performance not tested offside rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 152,350 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 152,350 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever missing Handbrake (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 145,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked across lettering (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both reg bulbs flickering when boot opened

heat shield loose at rear

Fail 9 Apr 2019 145,364 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked across lettering (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both reg bulbs flickering when boot opened

heat shield loose at rear

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2018 129,562 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer sill has slight damage

Fail 6 Apr 2018 129,562 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front badly worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

nearside outer sill has slight damage

Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Vehicle fitted with engine cover and plastic under trays.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 113,584 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Vehicle fitted with engine cover and plastic under trays.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,962 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 95,962 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,823 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING...

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 86,823 miles

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

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING...

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2013 64,173 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

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

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

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

off side rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2012 51,112 miles

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

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

high level brake light not fully illuminating

Pass 10 Nov 2011 46,636 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 46,636 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,682 miles

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

high level brake light not fully illuminating

Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,287 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 LWY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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