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EF07 USP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,835 mi
Last recorded209,835 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 USP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 209,835 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 200,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops worn

Fail 25 Jul 2017 200,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops worn

Pass 1 Sep 2016 284,425 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 184,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 156,954 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 146,895 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wiper blades smearing slightly

front brake discs inner surface worn/wearing and has some corrosion build up

Fail 9 Sep 2014 146,895 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wiper blades smearing slightly

front brake discs inner surface worn/wearing and has some corrosion build up

Pass 18 Sep 2013 129,069 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 110,872 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 96,394 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 96,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 90,249 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r both bump stops damaged due to over loading of vechial

signs of diesel around filter housing, cant see any leaks from housing, might be old diesel

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pad wear wire broken.

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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EF07 USP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF07 USP, 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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EF07 USP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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