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FM07 DFX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

220,904 mi
Last recorded220,904 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 DFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 220,904 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 220,904 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 211,838 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 211,838 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 185,711 miles

Nearside Front Near legal limit

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Near legal limit

Fail 18 Jun 2019 185,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Near legal limit

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Near legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2018 141,627 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 141,627 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 107,740 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 107,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 93,031 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 82,879 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,833 miles

Advise front pads very low

Advise o/s/f brake disc very worn

Advise rear pads getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,726 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 53,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,873 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 42,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,048 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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FM07 DFX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

FM07 DFX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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