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OV07 VHF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,526 mi
Last recorded162,526 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 VHF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 162,526 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 154,559 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 154,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 154,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 146,190 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 138,163 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 138,163 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 133,684 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 133,684 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 129,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,692 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 118,914 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,715 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 97,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VHF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

OV07 VHF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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