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AR07 FDG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

199,401 mi
Last recorded199,401 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 FDG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 199,401 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 188,560 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 188,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 171,754 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement blocks offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 161,515 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 146,235 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end split offside and nearside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges offside and nearside

Pass 18 May 2018 133,308 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

all four tyres starting to wear

to clean for emission read out

Pass 16 May 2017 120,664 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

full under trays fitted

play in steering rack assembly

to clean for exhaust emission read out

Pass 18 May 2016 106,765 miles

child seats fitted rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts rear

sill/engine/under covers fitted

two leds of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 15 May 2015 74,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2014 43,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2013 22,026 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 19,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 14,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 10,930 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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AR07 FDG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AR07 FDG, 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 AR07 FDG registered?

AR07 FDG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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