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DA07 EKR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,325 mi
Last recorded195,325 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 EKR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 195,325 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 195,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 188,711 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lever set up require not adversely effecting performance

Fail 21 Jul 2023 188,642 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamps corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed engine condition, aux belt frayed and likely to brake (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake lever set up require not adversely effecting performance

Pass 30 Jul 2022 181,576 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 181,574 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 175,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 173,411 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 170,673 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 170,670 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 162,178 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 153,205 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 139,792 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 127,811 miles

Front 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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 110,693 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 110,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 97,623 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 81,935 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,521 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,830 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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DA07 EKR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA07 EKR, 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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DA07 EKR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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