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OU07 XXS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,590 mi
Last recorded99,590 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU07 XXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2026 99,590 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 88,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear subframe slight corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2025 88,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2024 83,402 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame & suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 83,360 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 83,123 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,846 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 82,631 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 82,613 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,641 miles

Nearside Rear tyre underinflated

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,052 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,412 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 73,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,898 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,663 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,729 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,748 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 59,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,851 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,749 miles

n/s/r brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

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 XXS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XXS, 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 OU07 XXS registered?

OU07 XXS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2007.

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