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KU07 VGO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

181,356 mi
Last recorded181,356 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU07 VGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 181,356 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2026 181,353 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 178,724 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 176,879 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 176,833 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 174,729 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 164,294 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 154,977 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 151,512 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 136,717 miles

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

both front outer sills damaged carroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 136,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front outer sills damaged carroded

center exhaust clamp broken

Pass 18 Apr 2018 127,073 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 127,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 115,558 miles

lower arm rear bushes perished

n/s/r tyre starting perish

Fail 28 Mar 2017 115,558 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lamps (1.2.1f)

lower arm rear bushes perished

n/s/r tyre starting perish

Pass 18 Apr 2016 104,656 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 104,656 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 94,076 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 94,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,552 miles

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

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

front discs on inside face worn

Fail 11 Apr 2014 83,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front discs on inside face worn

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,789 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly worn

front pads low

nearside and offside front anti-rool bar linkages have slight play

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre tread low on outer shoulder

Fail 5 Apr 2013 71,789 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear discs slightly worn

front pads low

nearside and offside front anti-rool bar linkages have slight play

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre tread low on outer shoulder

Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,388 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,692 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,993 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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KU07 VGO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KU07 VGO, 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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KU07 VGO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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