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HY07 ROU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,497 mi
Last recorded88,497 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 ROU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 88,497 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 83,786 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 83,786 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,715 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 60,712 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 51,399 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 47,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 43,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 40,199 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 40,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,301 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,302 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,192 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 24,192 miles

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

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

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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HY07 ROU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY07 ROU, 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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HY07 ROU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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