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FG07 XAR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,627 mi
Last recorded149,627 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 XAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 149,627 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 149,604 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 142,830 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 142,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 136,815 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 136,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 127,401 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 114,445 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 102,985 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 102,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken and offside front (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,813 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belt

Nearside sill slight damage

Offside Rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belt

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,701 miles

Nearside sill slight damage

child seats fitted at rear

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front bonnet cack sticking

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2016 82,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread and heavy perishing

Nearside sill slight damage

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread and heavy perishing

child seats fitted at rear

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front bonnet cack sticking

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,639 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

n/s sill slightly damage

Fail 27 Mar 2015 69,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s sill slightly damage

Fail 26 Mar 2014 57,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 42,822 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,419 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,878 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 16,865 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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FG07 XAR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG07 XAR, 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 FG07 XAR registered?

FG07 XAR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2007.

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