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FV07 ZGW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

255,068 mi
Last recorded255,068 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 ZGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 255,068 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 220,898 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 187,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 143,244 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 143,243 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,952 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front wishbones, rear bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s rear tie bar bush slightly deteriorated (marked yellow)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 93,951 miles

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front wishbones, rear bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s rear tie bar bush slightly deteriorated (marked yellow)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,409 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 75,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,154 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 51,492 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,441 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded and uneven on inside face

Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,955 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 38,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,989 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 29,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZGW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 ZGW, 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 FV07 ZGW registered?

FV07 ZGW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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