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DG07 FDV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

255,738 mi
Last recorded255,738 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 FDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2022 255,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation pedal not releasing (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and under covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2020 250,850 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 250,845 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2019 237,281 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 215,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 191,039 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 191,039 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 167,183 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 144,021 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 121,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bulb failure light on dash .

Pass 26 Nov 2013 97,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 81,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 15 Nov 2012 81,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 22 Nov 2011 79,280 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 75,624 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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DG07 FDV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG07 FDV, 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 DG07 FDV registered?

DG07 FDV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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