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MV07 EEJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,348 mi
Last recorded198,348 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 EEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 198,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

brake pad warning light on dash (loom damaged)

chassis corroded

exhaust clamp worn

side skirts been sealed

Pass 16 Jan 2024 194,282 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

chassis body and suspension corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2024 194,282 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust clamp broken exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

chassis body and suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 191,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

central exhaust sleeve worn

chassis and suspension corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2023 191,836 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

battery terminals not on properly

central exhaust sleeve worn

chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 189,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aa 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 181,619 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 181,607 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 174,677 miles

Both outer sills showing sings of corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2019 174,645 miles

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

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

Both outer sills showing sings of corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2018 154,223 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 135,468 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 135,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 116,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 93,977 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,932 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,702 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,396 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,637 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 53,637 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,471 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,094 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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MV07 EEJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 MV07 EEJ, 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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MV07 EEJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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