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OV07 XVD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,108 mi
Last recorded161,108 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2021 161,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2020 157,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust clamp broken,exhaust loose at front sleeve

Pass 15 Feb 2019 151,862 miles

rear discs getting worn

slight oil leak ?

Fail 12 Feb 2019 151,832 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak has leaked and weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear discs getting worn

slight oil leak ?

Pass 9 Feb 2018 144,363 miles

front discs getting worn inner side

Pass 6 Mar 2017 137,146 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 129,871 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 129,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 121,412 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 121,329 miles

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

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 8 Mar 2014 113,773 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 108,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 108,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 96,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2011 80,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2010 52,520 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 XVD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XVD, 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 XVD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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