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VU57 UNZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,610 mi
Last recorded116,610 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 UNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 116,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [ALL] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn [ALL] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 116,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [ALL] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn [ALL] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 107,365 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 107,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 102,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 96,908 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 96,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 90,887 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 88,917 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,923 miles

Inner tread edge of both rear tyres worn and distorted.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 84,923 miles

Inner tread edge of both rear tyres worn and distorted.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,761 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,772 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 78,772 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,628 miles

Front Disc Pads 2/3rds Worn

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,305 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,847 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,013 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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VU57 UNZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VU57 UNZ, 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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VU57 UNZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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