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HK07 UYB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,471 mi
Last recorded163,471 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 UYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 163,471 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 163,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 149,871 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 149,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 139,675 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 139,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 128,805 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 128,805 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 111,461 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 111,461 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,893 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 79,250 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 79,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 64,533 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,409 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,469 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,421 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,554 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 25,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Official sticker more than 40.0mm dia. in swept area,but not affecting drivers view of the road.

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,694 miles

Official sticker more than 40.0mm dia. in swept area,but not affecting drivers view of the road.

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 UYB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYB, 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 HK07 UYB registered?

HK07 UYB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2007.

Is HK07 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK07 UYB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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