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VK57 UEP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,478 mi
Last recorded194,478 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 UEP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 194,478 miles

Smell diesel under bonnet, unable to see any leaks

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 194,478 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Smell diesel under bonnet, unable to see any leaks

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 189,701 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 189,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 183,765 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 176,779 miles

damage to front end of vehicle

Fail 6 Apr 2016 176,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 170,982 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 164,263 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 164,263 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 151,162 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 126,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust smokey , service ASAP !

Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,242 miles

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

n/s inner CV boot split

Fail 29 Oct 2010 94,242 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s inner CV boot split

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 UEP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UEP, 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 UEP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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