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OV07 USB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

155,654 mi
Last recorded155,654 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 USB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 155,654 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 134,852 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 134,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe Locking nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aftermarket exhaust downpipe fitted

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Headlight levelling device broken

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All covered in thick paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All covered in thick paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 125,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 115,446 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 105,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both of (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 31 Oct 2020 94,050 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 78,680 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 78,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 72,376 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,665 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,007 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,638 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,088 miles

Front tyres are worn on the edges.

Offside rear tyre is slightly cracked.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,755 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wall is slightly cracked.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,137 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,730 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,882 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,085 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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OV07 USB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 USB, 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 USB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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