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HK07 SWJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

263,559 mi
Last recorded263,559 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 SWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 263,559 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 263,485 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 255,596 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 255,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 249,357 miles

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

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

both front tyre valves poor

both rear brake discs poor

nearside front tyre 4mm

offside front tyre 3mm & worn on edges

Fail 3 Nov 2022 249,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyre valves poor

both rear brake discs poor

nearside front tyre 4mm

offside front tyre 3mm & worn on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2021 242,988 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 242,957 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 229,540 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2021 229,432 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values default limit is 3.0 max - reading is 13.15 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 217,850 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 217,833 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 208,825 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 193,616 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repaired with tape. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer sidewall as marked ()

Pass 30 May 2019 178,352 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 178,279 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit - 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 163,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight torn. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 150,759 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view quite a big crack down by wiper blades but at the moment no affecting view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 150,758 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both very white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view quite a big crack down by wiper blades but at the moment no affecting view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 136,396 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 135,661 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 135,661 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 118,999 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 118,997 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 107,954 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 8 Jun 2016 104,040 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 104,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,012 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER OUTER CASE LOSE

Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 59,422 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,891 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 31,352 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,352 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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HK07 SWJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HK07 SWJ, 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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HK07 SWJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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