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FIG 5973

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,739 mi
Last recorded135,739 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 5973
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 135,739 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 129,386 miles
Pass 30 May 2021 122,693 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 122,536 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 112,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 104,417 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise pitting and wear on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake discs worn slightly

Fail 9 Nov 2010 33,423 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise front discs worn

advise nearside front brake discs pitted on inner edge

advise rear brake discs worn slightly

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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FIG 5973 is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FIG 5973, 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 FIG 5973 registered?

FIG 5973 is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is FIG 5973 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 5973 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 5973 have outstanding finance?

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