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FH07 SLU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,025 mi
Last recorded142,025 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 SLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 142,025 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 136,170 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 136,170 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 128,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake just met requirement

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Pass 24 Nov 2020 119,288 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 106,547 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 106,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 100,361 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 100,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,971 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,057 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,119 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,315 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,999 miles

both rear tyres castleated slightly on inner edges.

front disc corroded/pitted across both faces.

o/s/r damper gaitor spliting slightly.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,555 miles

front brake discs slight pitting

Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,801 miles

Front tyres getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,725 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,904 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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FH07 SLU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH07 SLU, 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 FH07 SLU registered?

FH07 SLU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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