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OV07 XMR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,409 mi
Last recorded117,409 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 XMR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2026 117,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 114,447 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 114,447 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 112,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed BOOT (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 112,762 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front TYRE NOT FITTED WRONG WAY ON RIM ASYMMRETRIE

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed BOOT (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 101,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 101,928 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 93,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 93,999 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 93,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 93,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop perished (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 83,732 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop perished (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,978 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 73,833 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,881 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,970 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 66,970 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,206 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 48,695 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 39,648 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 30,638 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 30,638 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XMR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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