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OV07 DCY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,998 mi
Last recorded204,998 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 DCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 204,998 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 202,220 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 199,486 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,046 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 75,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 97,081 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 97,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r bump stop broken o/s/r perished

Fail 31 Mar 2010 95,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r bump stop broken o/s/r perished

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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OV07 DCY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV07 DCY, 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 OV07 DCY registered?

OV07 DCY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is OV07 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV07 DCY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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