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VU57 UOA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

194,095 mi
Last recorded194,095 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 UOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 194,095 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 194,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2024 163,541 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 132,850 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 132,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 110,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 110,762 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 100,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,538 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,508 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 66,233 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 66,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,635 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 56,469 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,649 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,448 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,830 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,952 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,278 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,792 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 21,792 miles

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

Offside Front 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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VU57 UOA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VU57 UOA, 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 VU57 UOA registered?

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

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