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AR07 UBW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

219,552 mi
Last recorded219,552 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 UBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 219,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 219,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 206,137 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 179,745 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop adrift

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 179,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread : 225./50r17 98w hankook ventus prime 3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop adrift

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 175,318 miles

NSR Shock absorber bump stop insecure.

Fail 11 Aug 2020 175,318 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

NSR Shock absorber bump stop insecure.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 169,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 169,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 159,840 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a clonk but no obvious wear has been detected

Pass 14 Aug 2017 152,541 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 152,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 143,276 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 143,276 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 133,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 120,930 miles

near side rear bump stop split

Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside head lamp beam pattern has no kick up.

Nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 83,593 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 83,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,882 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 47,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 UBW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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