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KU07 VLR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

262,477 mi
Last recorded262,477 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU07 VLR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 262,477 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 246,949 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 231,709 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 214,333 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 196,729 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 172,651 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 148,260 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 143,841 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 25 May 2017 143,840 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 1 Jun 2016 135,963 miles

Front under tray fitted

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack end slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly damaged inner side wall

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 135,962 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front under tray fitted

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack end slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly damaged inner side wall

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 126,421 miles

Engine oil not registering on dip stick

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

Pass 16 May 2014 116,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2014 116,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 106,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2013 106,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 92,860 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 74,754 miles

engine check light on

Fail 16 Apr 2011

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

engine check light on

Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,063 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 VLR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KU07 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

KU07 VLR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2007.

Is KU07 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU07 VLR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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