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VK57 UEO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,746 mi
Last recorded101,746 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 UEO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 101,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and can not be inspected (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 101,735 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinking (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ns center sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nsr sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering osf sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering osr sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and can not be inspected (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2025 97,918 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2025 97,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 90,550 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 90,508 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 85,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 81,242 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 75,969 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 72,217 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 72,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,461 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 67,401 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,708 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,606 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,245 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,998 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,680 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,774 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 21,282 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 16,139 miles

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

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

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 UEO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

VK57 UEO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2007.

Is VK57 UEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK57 UEO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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