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DE07 XGS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,575 mi
Last recorded140,575 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 XGS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 140,575 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 140,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 134,583 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 128,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 128,361 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 119,167 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 110,385 miles

Nearside Front side repeater slightly dull

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 110,380 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 102,596 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2020 97,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 89,614 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 89,602 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 83,077 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,187 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 68,584 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 68,584 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 59,543 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,463 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,918 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 38,222 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 30,435 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,813 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)

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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DE07 XGS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DE07 XGS, 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 DE07 XGS registered?

DE07 XGS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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