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VK57 UEL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,897 mi
Last recorded121,897 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 UEL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 121,897 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 119,035 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 119,006 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 115,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 110,163 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 104,075 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,278 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY TO ARM MOUNT PINS N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 98,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 98,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK GAITER, NOT SECURED. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,751 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 91,151 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs are slightly worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear n/s and o/s rear bump stops broken.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 91,149 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged and holed, showing white light to rear. (1.1.A.3e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs are slightly worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear n/s and o/s rear bump stops broken.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,604 miles

Nearside Rear light unit is cracked , not emitting any white light

Rear Both rear tyres have cuts in tyre tread, not exposing any chords

both rear bump stops perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear discs corroded

windscreen has small chip in zone a

Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

n/s front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,411 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,234 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 47,452 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,452 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,592 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,492 miles

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

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 UEL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

VK57 UEL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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