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OV07 VHG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,800 mi
Last recorded153,800 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 VHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 153,800 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 148,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back srm spring sits in (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 144,016 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 144,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 139,836 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 139,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 136,117 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 136,117 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))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 130,799 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,819 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 100,194 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,077 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,385 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 70,385 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,263 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,263 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,599 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2014 62,599 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,639 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,046 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,058 miles

both rear tyres have a sawtooth effect on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2010 35,349 miles

rear tyres have un even wear to the block tread pattern inner edges

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 VHG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

OV07 VHG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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