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AV07 XCN

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,394 mi
Last recorded182,394 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 XCN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 182,394 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 179,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 176,489 miles

Engine smokey

Front shock absorbers are very rusty

No reverse lights

Slight play in steering

Fail 21 Feb 2019 176,488 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine smokey

Front shock absorbers are very rusty

No reverse lights

Slight play in steering

Pass 5 Mar 2018 167,663 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished and slight movement

engine and under covers fitted obscuring testers view

lower engine/gearbox mount deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2018 167,663 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished and slight movement

engine and under covers fitted obscuring testers view

lower engine/gearbox mount deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2017 157,886 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod

Pass 4 Mar 2016 125,997 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,164 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 72,461 miles

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

advise o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted on inside faces

Fail 3 May 2013 72,241 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,600 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 55,412 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 44,624 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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AV07 XCN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV07 XCN, 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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AV07 XCN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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