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OY07 OSB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,827 mi
Last recorded129,827 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 OSB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 129,827 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arms, both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

engine cover undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2024 129,827 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arms, both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2023 121,843 miles

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

Front shocks corroded

centre stop lamp not working

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 112,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2021 103,896 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2021 103,896 miles

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

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,379 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 89,965 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,039 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 83,039 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,792 miles

covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,329 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Side repeater lens is cracked/damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% Offside side repeater obscured by temporary repair to mirror cover (1.4.A.2d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 78,313 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Side repeater lens is cracked/damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% Offside side repeater obscured by temporary repair to mirror cover (1.4.A.2d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,003 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 75,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,625 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 73,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,367 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,543 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,588 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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OY07 OSB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY07 OSB, 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 OY07 OSB registered?

OY07 OSB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is OY07 OSB safe to buy?

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