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FV07 KLS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

226,185 mi
Last recorded226,185 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 KLS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 226,185 miles

Headlight aim only just within limits to far to right

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge requires immediate replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 221,920 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 221,883 miles

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 216,631 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 207,916 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 207,916 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge advise replacement

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 197,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

engine oil leak

fumes in engine bay advise further inspection

Pass 5 May 2015 182,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 166,197 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 166,197 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

engine poor running

Pass 30 Apr 2013 147,861 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 147,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 131,491 miles
Fail 1 May 2012

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

Pass 10 May 2011 108,815 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres poor on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2010 83,819 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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FV07 KLS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,968cc 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 FV07 KLS, 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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FV07 KLS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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