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M4 FVA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

197,004 mi
Last recorded197,004 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 FVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 197,004 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 197,000 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))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 176,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear drop links have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 149,399 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 133,177 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 113,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2019 113,831 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake cable over adjusted

Pass 10 May 2018 93,969 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 74,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 May 2017 74,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,275 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 34,564 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 33,194 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both nearside tyers outer walls slight perished

headl lamp washers are not working

Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,294 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,868 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre slight cut's

Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,896 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 16 Jun 2010 21,095 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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M4 FVA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 M4 FVA, 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 M4 FVA registered?

M4 FVA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2007.

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