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VN57 BZO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,259 mi
Last recorded176,259 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 BZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 176,259 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 176,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 173,474 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 173,468 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 171,541 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 168,830 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 168,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 165,979 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 163,103 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 160,488 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 160,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 151,989 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 151,978 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 144,846 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 133,774 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 124,085 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 118,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

Fail 8 Dec 2014 118,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

Pass 28 Oct 2013 112,819 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 112,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 112,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 92,917 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 68,204 miles

front pads low on inners

rear link bushes starting to seperate

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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VN57 BZO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VN57 BZO, 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 VN57 BZO registered?

VN57 BZO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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The MOT history for VN57 BZO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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