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FX07 VRG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,247 mi
Last recorded185,247 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 VRG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 185,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension components have surface corrosion

dual mass flywheel excessive noise

Pass 10 Jan 2025 178,736 miles

Nearside Front outer sill has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer sill has surface corrosion

all rear suspension components have surface corrosion

n/s and o/s rear shocker covers detached

Pass 3 Jan 2024 168,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stops worn

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

Offside Rear bump stop worn

Pass 3 Jan 2023 157,178 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2022 146,204 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop split

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 139,575 miles

all brake ferrules slightly corroded

all discs slightly corroded

both rear brakes slightly binding

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Dec 2020 139,572 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

all brake ferrules slightly corroded

all discs slightly corroded

both rear brakes slightly binding

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2019 128,642 miles

rear discs scored

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2018 113,635 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,183 miles

nsr tyre on 3mm and osr tyre on 2mm

Fail 23 Jun 2017 97,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre on 3mm and osr tyre on 2mm

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,434 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 83,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 65,588 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,469 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,961 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,559 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,456 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 16,511 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 16,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (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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FX07 VRG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

FX07 VRG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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