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FP07 GUX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,732 mi
Last recorded153,732 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 GUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 153,732 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 153,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 143,044 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside aim slightly dim

screen marked

Pass 7 Aug 2018 128,312 miles

covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2018 128,312 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 115,261 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 115,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,277 miles

covers fitted covering some components

item removed from interior mirror

Fail 2 Aug 2016 97,277 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NSR side light bulb IN/OP but has other 2 working in same light

covers fitted covering some components

item removed from interior mirror

Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,014 miles

o/s/f tyre been run flat marks on sidwall

Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,532 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 75,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside upper tail light inop

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,230 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres unevnly worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,116 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,936 miles

front and rear brake pads show signs of wear

front and rear wiper blades show signs of wear

front brake discs are lipped on the inner side

Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,331 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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FP07 GUX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FP07 GUX, 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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FP07 GUX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2007.

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