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OU07 ESG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,446 mi
Last recorded161,446 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU07 ESG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 161,446 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has small pin hole

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 151,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread minor bumps ,may be the start of tyre sepatation and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread minor bumps , may be the start of tyre separation and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2021 151,017 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction items on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread minor bumps ,may be the start of tyre sepatation and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread minor bumps , may be the start of tyre separation and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2020 140,298 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2020 139,328 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake light working ,but dim .

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) also knocking noise when moved side to side. ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 129,759 miles

both front tyres on 2 mm

nail in offside rear tyre

rear disc back plates rusted

Fail 30 Apr 2019 129,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres on 2 mm

front pads low

nail in offside rear tyre

rear disc back plates rusted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,239 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 114,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,712 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 101,706 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 96,847 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Offside front and near side front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front and near side front (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 96,847 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Offside front and near side front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front and near side front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,039 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,613 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 65,025 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 65,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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OU07 ESG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OU07 ESG, 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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OU07 ESG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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