2007 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · VN57 BZT
2007 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 129,407 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN57 BZT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 129,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN57 BZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Skoda Octavia (VN57 BZT) between November 2010 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
VN57 BZT Mileage History
- 04/11/201024,539 mi
- 04/11/201024,539 mi
- 01/11/201130,141 mi+5,602 mi
- 07/11/201237,349 mi+7,208 mi
- 30/11/201343,834 mi+6,485 mi
- 22/11/201449,647 mi+5,813 mi
- 22/11/201449,647 mi
- 09/11/201557,386 mi+7,739 mi
- 18/11/201557,544 mi+158 mi
- 10/11/201666,085 mi+8,541 mi
- 11/11/201666,109 mi+24 mi
- 23/11/201776,221 mi+10,112 mi
- 30/11/201882,643 mi+6,422 mi
- 22/11/201990,005 mi+7,362 mi
- 27/11/201990,251 mi+246 mi
- 24/11/202094,989 mi+4,738 mi
- 15/11/2021100,009 mi+5,020 mi
- 14/11/2022107,117 mi+7,108 mi
- 24/11/2023112,527 mi+5,410 mi
- 29/11/2024121,255 mi+8,728 mi
- 13/12/2024121,610 mi+355 mi
- 09/01/2026129,406 mi+7,796 mi
- 09/01/2026129,407 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,907 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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