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KU07 VPZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

359,666 mi
Last recorded359,666 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU07 VPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 359,666 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 359,666 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 327,265 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 293,714 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)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 293,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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 14 Nov 2013 253,055 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 253,055 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 210,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 163,643 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 163,643 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 114,796 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 114,796 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 79,987 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 79,987 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,697 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 24 Nov 2008 46,697 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

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 VPZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

KU07 VPZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is KU07 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU07 VPZ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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