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KR07 VDG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,972 mi
Last recorded156,972 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 VDG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 156,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

dampness around offside rear brake caliper

Pass 8 Jan 2025 154,007 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2025 154,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 148,429 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2023 148,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 145,629 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 143,714 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 139,334 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 139,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill as marked. not fully welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 132,065 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 132,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (2 x places) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 128,318 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 128,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 122,781 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 117,103 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2016 106,994 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 96,957 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 86,121 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 76,317 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 67,158 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 58,212 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 58,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,346 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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KR07 VDG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KR07 VDG, 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 KR07 VDG registered?

KR07 VDG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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