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FA07 GUW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,289 mi
Last recorded145,289 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 GUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 145,289 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 141,607 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 138,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 134,793 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2021 134,793 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 131,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 126,042 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,456 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 13 Apr 2018 122,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 20 Apr 2017 118,679 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 108,101 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 101,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,800 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,031 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 62,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,584 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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FA07 GUW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FA07 GUW, 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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FA07 GUW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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