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FX07 TDZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,396 mi
Last recorded162,396 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 TDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 162,396 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2025 160,526 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 158,266 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT AT REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 153,279 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 140,316 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 135,918 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 135,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 124,013 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 114,661 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 114,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,797 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 103,797 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,890 miles

engine light on

Pass 18 Mar 2015 80,918 miles

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

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

Minor chips to windscreen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 80,918 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Minor chips to windscreen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,420 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 65,934 miles

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 5 Dec 2012 65,854 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,163 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,512 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 35,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

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 TDZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TDZ, 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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FX07 TDZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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