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FT07 PHA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

233,672 mi
Last recorded233,672 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 PHA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 233,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 229,570 miles

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

O/S/F fog light not working

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 215,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 202,647 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit and worn almost to core on inner edge

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 202,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Approx 2mm left on rear brake pads

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

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit and worn almost to core on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 185,510 miles

Coolant leak bottle ()

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 176,607 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 167,849 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 159,394 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 152,885 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 152,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 142,579 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 132,444 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 132,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,552 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 113,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 82,209 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,883 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,808 miles

all four tyres are slightly perished

emisions to clean to regester on smoke metre 0.03 passed

nsf tyre has slight wear on the outer edge

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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FT07 PHA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT07 PHA, 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 FT07 PHA registered?

FT07 PHA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 August 2007.

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