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OV07 KWB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,148 mi
Last recorded87,148 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 KWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 87,148 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 70,580 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (TYRE CENTRAL AREA CRACKING) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 70,579 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (TYRE CENTRAL AREA CRACKING) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 66,120 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 60,569 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 60,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators incorrect colour front show some orange rear show white (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water in washers (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 52,564 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 52,555 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 45,524 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 42,378 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 39,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 37,233 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,250 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2017 34,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,893 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,385 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,088 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,403 miles

Front brake imbalance high at 21%

Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,036 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 17,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 13,961 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 10,760 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 10,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim 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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OV07 KWB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KWB, 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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OV07 KWB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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