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OU07 XWR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

223,665 mi
Last recorded223,665 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU07 XWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 223,665 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 223,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 217,509 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 211,803 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip's (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 143,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (rear axle mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack from top of screen through the 'A'zone (3.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats and seatbelts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear spare wheel loose in rear of vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2023 206,152 miles

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 27 Sep 2023 206,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 20 Sep 2022 201,030 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 194,444 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 185,081 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 185,080 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Indicator bulbs faded

Pass 28 Sep 2019 176,339 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 164,283 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 153,367 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 139,945 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 125,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 110,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 97,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,810 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,954 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc inner faces corroding

o/s/r upper outer tail light n/w

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,445 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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OU07 XWR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OU07 XWR, 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 XWR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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