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EK07 ORU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,703 mi
Last recorded133,703 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 ORU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 133,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 132,701 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 132,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 129,241 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 122,510 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 115,431 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 109,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 103,506 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,512 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 96,511 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,595 miles

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

adv petrol cap seal cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,299 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,628 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,546 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,782 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,801 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 33,858 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 25,152 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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EK07 ORU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK07 ORU, 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 EK07 ORU registered?

EK07 ORU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2007.

Is EK07 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK07 ORU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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