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FX07 SLU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,712 mi
Last recorded121,712 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 SLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 121,712 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2026 121,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 117,228 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 117,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 108,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 98,407 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 98,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 87,204 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 87,204 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 78,589 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 78,589 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 68,911 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 68,911 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 66,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2019 66,248 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2018 59,218 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 57,615 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,466 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 55,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 R18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Surface heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 R18 (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres, inner walls cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2016 53,181 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,335 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 51,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

l/h drive headlamps fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,638 miles

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

both front tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,535 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,970 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,341 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,381 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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FX07 SLU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX07 SLU, 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 FX07 SLU registered?

FX07 SLU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is FX07 SLU safe to buy?

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