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AR07 UBL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

214,463 mi
Last recorded214,463 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 214,463 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 199,204 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 18 Jul 2023 192,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes covered in plastic,unable to carry out a full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted tyre scrubbing inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

centre exhaust joining sleeve corroded and loose

n/s/f side repeater slightly low on light output

Fail 7 Jul 2023 192,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes covered in plastic,unable to carry out a full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted tyre scrubbing inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

centre exhaust joining sleeve corroded and loose

n/s/f side repeater slightly low on light output

Pass 15 Jul 2022 186,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 186,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 178,911 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 178,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust manually (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust manually (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 171,331 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2019 156,615 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 156,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb n/w (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 135,718 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 113,361 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 88,600 miles

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

front brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

offside front inner tyre edgeware

rear brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,451 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres out of shape 205/60R15

Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,761 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 19 Jul 2013 24,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,989 miles

Console bushes perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 19,215 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 19,143 miles

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

both front tyres cracking between treads

nearside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 15 Jul 2010 14,677 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 UBL 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 76.2%.

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 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 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2007.

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