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VR57 DAR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,187 mi
Last recorded112,187 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR57 DAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 112,187 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all suspension arms corroded

both front brake hose flexis have slight corrosion on ferrules

both front coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded covered in grease or other material

Fail 11 Nov 2024 112,268 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high co emission too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 112,187 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high co emission too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 103,719 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

front brake discs very worn corroded and lipped

rear brake discs very worn corroded and lipped

slight brake bind offside front

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Sep 2023 103,526 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine misfire so emissions not tested

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 5 Jul 2022 97,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 97,624 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 91,183 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 86,737 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 86,737 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 84,641 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,993 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,782 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,377 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,230 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,938 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 37,636 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 37,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 31,193 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 30,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight bulge x2 on outer sidewall n/s front tyre.

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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VR57 DAR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VR57 DAR, 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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VR57 DAR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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