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VK57 LXD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,351 mi
Last recorded136,351 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 136,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 136,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 129,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 124,201 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 124,201 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 116,662 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 116,452 miles

Engine/under tary fitted

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 115,928 miles

Engine/under tray fitted

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Feb 2020 115,928 miles

Engine/under tray fitted

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 111,835 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 107,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 102,388 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 102,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,649 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2015 91,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush whichbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

undertray and engine covers fittrd

Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,710 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,750 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 60,749 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/front self leveling switch link broken

Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,282 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,542 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 LXD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

VK57 LXD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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