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FM07 CXW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,241 mi
Last recorded180,241 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 CXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 180,241 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 177,783 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 177,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 175,146 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 175,089 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 165,141 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 157,287 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2020 140,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 128,491 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 128,491 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 115,615 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 110,714 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 104,509 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 94,825 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,926 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,442 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 82,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,842 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 73,842 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 73,842 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 73,842 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,099 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 62,163 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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FM07 CXW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FM07 CXW, 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 FM07 CXW registered?

FM07 CXW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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