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MT07 UPW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,754 mi
Last recorded144,754 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT07 UPW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 144,754 miles

Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 127,964 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 124,964 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,278 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 101,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 80,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,380 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 74,379 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 69,420 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 69,408 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,955 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 54,290 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

rear tyres misshaped

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,651 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 39,651 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,086 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,022 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 26,022 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,051 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,082 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 17,425 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs lipped,marked

n/s/r tyre wall damage

Pass 19 May 2011 17,425 miles

front discs lipped,marked

n/s/r tyre wall damage

Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,448 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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MT07 UPW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MT07 UPW, 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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MT07 UPW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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