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VN57 SKK

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,334 mi
Last recorded191,334 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 SKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 191,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 191,334 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 190,220 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 190,220 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 189,130 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 189,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 186,752 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 186,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 181,487 miles

full front under cover fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2019 181,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

full front under cover fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 176,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2018 171,373 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 171,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 165,370 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 165,369 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 160,681 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 155,857 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 155,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak from pipe

Pass 12 Jul 2016 149,689 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 145,214 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 14 Jul 2015 139,301 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2015 132,842 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 125,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 120,559 miles

front pads low

Fail 10 Feb 2014 120,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front pads low

Pass 14 Aug 2013 113,627 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 113,627 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 106,314 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,045 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 98,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 98,985 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,296 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,634 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 68,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SKK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SKK, 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 SKK registered?

VN57 SKK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2007.

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