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DG07 FHM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,697 mi
Last recorded143,697 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 143,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 25 Jul 2016 143,693 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 26 Jan 2016 124,074 miles

rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 5 Aug 2015 117,606 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 99,384 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 99,372 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 85,862 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

o/s/f brake backing plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2013 73,841 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

o/s/f brake backing plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,472 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 67,472 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,259 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 67,258 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 FHM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FHM, 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 FHM registered?

DG07 FHM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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