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HV07 VMY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,757 mi
Last recorded140,757 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 VMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 140,757 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear rear axle sub frame rusty / corroded not considered excessive at check

Pass 2 Oct 2023 137,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 137,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 133,102 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 127,626 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view sticker on chip in windscreen, only just met minimum MOT standard, 2 chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 115,694 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 113,990 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 107,789 miles

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,208 miles

Front brake pads 4/5000 miles max

Fail 31 Oct 2016 100,208 miles

Front brake pads 4/5000 miles max

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,961 miles

both rear tyres close to limits.

front & rear brake pads close to limits

Pass 7 Nov 2014 82,016 miles

off side front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,993 miles

near side front washer jet blocked

Pass 13 Jul 2012 59,072 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,386 miles

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 11 Aug 2010 37,051 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 VMY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VMY, 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 HV07 VMY registered?

HV07 VMY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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