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DF07 MRU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,099 mi
Last recorded197,099 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF07 MRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 197,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 197,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 195,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jul 2020 195,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 188,680 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 188,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 181,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 181,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 174,878 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 174,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 168,351 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 162,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 149,460 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 132,996 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 118,043 miles

light damage to vehicle

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine undertray loose

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 108,271 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn badly on edges

wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Aug 2010 98,396 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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DF07 MRU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DF07 MRU, 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 DF07 MRU registered?

DF07 MRU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 August 2007.

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