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CU07 UBW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,407 mi
Last recorded179,407 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 UBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 179,407 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 165,242 miles

Front front suspension arm bushes splitting

Front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2017 147,541 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 136,261 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 113,048 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 107,465 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 107,456 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 89,577 miles

Both rear tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

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

Fail 8 May 2012 77,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 77,563 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 68,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front rear inner wishbone rubber bushes starting to deterioate

front brakes wearing low

Fail 7 May 2011 68,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front rear inner wishbone rubber bushes starting to deterioate

front brakes wearing low

Pass 11 May 2010 55,050 miles

both front tyres are on 2mm

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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CU07 UBW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CU07 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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What year was CU07 UBW registered?

CU07 UBW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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