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OV07 XMJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,192 mi
Last recorded173,192 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 173,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 173,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 159,490 miles

Nearside headlight intensity reduced

Fail 3 Jun 2019 159,490 miles

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

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

Nearside headlight intensity reduced

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2018 146,565 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 146,565 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 133,933 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jun 2017 133,933 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2016 119,292 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 112,499 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 102,660 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 92,946 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,977 miles

N/s front and n/s rear tyre "low" on tread.

O/s front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,244 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,994 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 XMJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

OV07 XMJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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