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VN57 SJO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,560 mi
Last recorded77,560 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 SJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 77,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 74,990 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,825 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 71,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2020 68,972 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 65,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Multiple deep cracks on inner sidewall, not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 61,731 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 61,731 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 56,561 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked and perished

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,774 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,296 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,869 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2013 40,198 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,269 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2011 31,789 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,617 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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 SJO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJO, 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 SJO registered?

VN57 SJO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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