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H3 VAU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

188,274 mi
Last recorded188,274 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 VAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 188,274 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2024 186,457 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 184,352 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 179,944 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 176,498 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 167,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight oil leak

Top engine cover insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2019 152,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine coated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 137,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 120,001 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 111,806 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 111,804 miles

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack ? (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 111,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside inner rack end has excessive play ADVISE replacement as soon as possible

Pass 9 Dec 2015 101,199 miles

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

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

Nearside inner tie bar play

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

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

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

child seats fitted

covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 89,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,943 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 62,671 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,657 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 40,501 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 32,308 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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H3 VAU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H3 VAU, 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 H3 VAU registered?

H3 VAU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 February 2007.

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