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FM07 TZE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,046 mi
Last recorded145,046 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 TZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 145,046 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 134,587 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 134,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 126,488 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 126,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 124,744 miles

Brake wear indicator warning on dash

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator wiring loom damaged near multiplug

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 124,744 miles

Brake wear indicator warning on dash

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator wiring loom damaged near multiplug

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 121,058 miles

Front disks low

Pass 4 Feb 2017 117,606 miles

Oil leaking around engine area

Pass 8 Feb 2016 110,595 miles

Car wet when tested

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 110,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Car wet when tested

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,216 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 101,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,543 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

both rear tyres sawtoothing

Fail 22 Sep 2011 71,228 miles

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

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

front and rear discs worn

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,228 miles

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,780 miles

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

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

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 TZE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TZE, 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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FM07 TZE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2007.

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