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MF52 MER

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,707 mi
Last recorded102,707 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 MER
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 102,707 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Disc brakes back plate/shield missing

Offside Rear Disc brakes back plate/shield missing

Pass 29 Sep 2025 96,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Disc brakes back plate/shield missing

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 92,742 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 92,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 89,145 miles

front lower suspension arm (rear bushes) starting to split

Pass 30 Sep 2022 85,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 85,003 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,685 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

most suspension bushes perished

Fail 22 Sep 2021 81,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

most suspension bushes perished

Pass 30 Sep 2020 79,100 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 79,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,345 miles

front discs rusty

wish bone rear bushes perished

Fail 1 Apr 2019 73,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front discs rusty

wish bone rear bushes perished

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,026 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,649 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 62,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,323 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,816 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 40,979 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 34,127 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 26,012 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 18,452 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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MF52 MER is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF52 MER, 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 MF52 MER registered?

MF52 MER is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is MF52 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF52 MER shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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