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KU07 VGV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,497 mi
Last recorded179,497 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU07 VGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 179,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 168,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

e m light on

Fail 5 Nov 2019 168,805 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

e m light on

Pass 27 Nov 2018 156,383 miles

Rear heavy underseal under car

Fail 20 Nov 2018 156,383 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear heavy underseal under car

Pass 29 Jul 2016 154,611 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 144,445 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 128,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers lightly smearing across windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2014 128,646 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers lightly smearing across windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2013 106,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 91,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,269 miles

N/S front tyre worn close to wear indicators

O/S and N/S rear suspension bump stops damaged/torn

O/S front tyre scrubbing off on inside edge

Fail 15 Mar 2011 83,269 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S front tyre worn close to wear indicators

O/S and N/S rear suspension bump stops damaged/torn

O/S front tyre scrubbing off on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,652 miles

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

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 VGV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGV, 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 KU07 VGV registered?

KU07 VGV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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