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FL07 SJU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,253 mi
Last recorded213,253 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 SJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 213,253 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 213,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 190,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 190,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 169,638 miles

Front BRAKE PAD WARING LIGHT MALFUNCTION WIRE DISCONNECTED

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened BOTH WISH BONES (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE DUST COVER CORRODED

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS DISCOLOURED (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Rear SLIGHT CORROSION ACROSS BOOT LID

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR PLATE AND BUSHES CORRODED AND DETERIORATED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS AND UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 169,638 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure SLEEVE CORRODED & BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front BRAKE PAD WARING LIGHT MALFUNCTION WIRE DISCONNECTED

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened BOTH WISH BONES (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE DUST COVER CORRODED

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS DISCOLOURED (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Rear SLIGHT CORROSION ACROSS BOOT LID

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR PLATE AND BUSHES CORRODED AND DETERIORATED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS AND UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 159,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 149,344 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 149,344 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 134,659 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 134,659 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 120,519 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,531 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 79,803 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 70,208 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 70,208 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,797 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,884 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,962 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,962 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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FL07 SJU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL07 SJU, 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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FL07 SJU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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