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VU57 UPH

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,171 mi
Last recorded98,171 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 UPH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 98,171 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 87,560 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 87,078 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 76,857 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,574 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 60,227 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 59,162 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 58,928 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 58,928 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 55,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,061 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,886 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,023 miles

slight damage on wind screen in zone a

Fail 27 Aug 2015 44,023 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight damage on wind screen in zone a

Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,846 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,603 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Aug 2012 29,300 miles

offside front tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,346 miles

windscreen chipped to limit in zone A

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 UPH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UPH, 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 UPH registered?

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

Is VU57 UPH safe to buy?

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