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VN57 SGY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

239,244 mi
Last recorded239,244 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 SGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 239,244 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 231,682 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 231,682 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 218,961 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 209,275 miles

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

under trays/plastic covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 15 Dec 2018 197,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 181,651 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 181,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 162,992 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 162,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 141,024 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 121,064 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 121,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 103,615 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 82,087 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 62,473 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 45,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VN57 SGY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VN57 SGY, 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 SGY registered?

VN57 SGY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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