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OV07 SWY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

211,594 mi
Last recorded211,594 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 SWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 211,594 miles

Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 211,594 miles

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

Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 198,541 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 198,541 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 183,697 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 168,509 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 168,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 157,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 141,156 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 141,096 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 128,001 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 114,727 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 102,379 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear bump stop perished

Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,211 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 28 May 2014 75,815 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,241 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,497 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,984 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,885 miles

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

o/s/r seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2011 36,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,752 miles

unable to test seatbelt child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

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 SWY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 OV07 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

OV07 SWY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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