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FY07 EXF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,455 mi
Last recorded104,455 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 EXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 104,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 May 2019 104,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 103,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

passanger air bag turned off

Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,399 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 98,399 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,088 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front cv boot slight leakage of grease

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,847 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 7 Mar 2013 68,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2012 61,059 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,116 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,320 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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FY07 EXF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FY07 EXF, 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 FY07 EXF registered?

FY07 EXF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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