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VO57 JHZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,276 mi
Last recorded125,276 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 JHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 125,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

bootlid not opening

Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,973 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Protective shrouds missing/deteriorated on both rear shock absorbers

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 122,973 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Protective shrouds missing/deteriorated on both rear shock absorbers

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner sections of tread on both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 118,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner section of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Protective shrouds insecure on both rear shock absorbers

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner sections of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 113,191 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs slightly corroded - vehicle out of use for several months -- performance OK on RBT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section close to union with flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Protective shrouds insecure on both rear shock absorbers

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 113,191 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs slightly corroded - vehicle out of use for several months -- performance OK on RBT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated All four tyres set to correct pressures prior to headlamp aim check (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section close to union with flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Protective shrouds insecure on both rear shock absorbers

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 110,530 miles

Both rear protective shrouds insecure on rear shock absorbers.

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' very small stonechip (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 110,530 miles

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

Both rear protective shrouds insecure on rear shock absorbers.

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' very small stonechip (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 104,462 miles

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

Offside rear brake caliper quadrant not returning fully against stop when parking brake is released

Protective shrouds insecure on both rear shock absorbers.

Fail 6 May 2016 104,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake caliper quadrant not returning fully against stop when parking brake is released

Protective shrouds insecure on both rear shock absorbers.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,780 miles

Shroud insecure on nearside rear shock absorber.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 97,780 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shroud insecure on nearside rear shock absorber.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,179 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Quadrant on offside rear brake caliper not returning against stop when parking brake is released.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,413 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 59,325 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,104 miles

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

rear brake discs scored

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,946 miles

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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VO57 JHZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO57 JHZ, 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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VO57 JHZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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