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HV07 NLT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,157 mi
Last recorded162,157 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 NLT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 162,157 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 162,149 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 157,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 150,282 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 143,117 miles

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

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

Rear Some surface corrosion sub frame

Shields

Fail 9 Nov 2022 143,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Some surface corrosion sub frame

Shields

Pass 12 Oct 2020 120,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 115,053 miles

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

off side front tyre cracked/perished slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2019 115,053 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front tyre cracked/perished slightly

rubbing noise from near side rear brakes

Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,978 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low in center of tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 102,767 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 93,126 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 82,270 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 73,899 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,980 miles

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

child seat fitted to o/s rear

wheel caps fitted to all wheels

Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,868 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,979 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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HV07 NLT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV07 NLT, 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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HV07 NLT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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