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VR57 OCT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,968 mi
Last recorded168,968 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR57 OCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 168,968 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 161,151 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 160,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 150,551 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 134,364 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 115,005 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,417 miles

Centre exhaust clamps excessively corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Fail 12 Aug 2016 104,417 miles

Centre exhaust clamps excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working bulb out (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Pass 29 Aug 2015 94,461 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,056 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2013 74,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,807 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,326 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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VR57 OCT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VR57 OCT, 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 VR57 OCT registered?

VR57 OCT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is VR57 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR57 OCT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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