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FP07 HAU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,148 mi
Last recorded148,148 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 HAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 148,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 143,219 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 136,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 136,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 125,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tpms light on

Pass 2 Jan 2021 120,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 120,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 108,410 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))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 108,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 97,290 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction dangler on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,283 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes perishing

coil springs all round have surface corrosin

Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,803 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner tread area

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread area

Offside Rear brake calliper damp recommend attention very soon

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear outer position lamp not working

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush mounting damaged

o/s/r outer sill area damaged

slight bind n/s/r wheel when rotated by hand

small chips in windscreen

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2015 85,767 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner tread area

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread area

Offside Rear brake calliper damp recommend attention very soon

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear outer position lamp not working

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush mounting damaged

o/s/r outer sill area damaged

slight bind n/s/r wheel when rotated by hand

small chips in windscreen

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 75,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,011 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 61,011 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,582 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 42,582 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 42,257 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 33,812 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 HAU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FP07 HAU, 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 HAU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2007.

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