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AR07 SBU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

311,886 mi
Last recorded311,886 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 SBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 311,886 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2019 311,886 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

undercovers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 300,959 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills BOTH starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 31 Jul 2018 300,959 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills BOTH starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 31 Jan 2018 293,144 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)

undercovers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2018 293,144 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

undercovers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 281,879 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 281,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

undercovers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 270,442 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 26 Jan 2017 270,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pad warning light illuminated

For taxi test vehicle needs 2 no smoking stickers! o/s/r and n/s/f

Pass 6 Jan 2016 243,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 217,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2013 197,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 171,454 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 145,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 108,759 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,240 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,359 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 SBU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 AR07 SBU, 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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AR07 SBU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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