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OY07 OVP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,031 mi
Last recorded173,031 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 OVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 173,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Door damaged and opening stiff.

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

Offside Front Drivers door hinge slightly noisy when opening

Fail 14 Jan 2026 173,030 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Door damaged and opening stiff.

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

Offside Front Drivers door hinge slightly noisy when opening

Pass 10 Sep 2024 150,690 miles

Drivers door hinge slightly noisy when opening

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Door damaged and opening stiff.

Fail 5 Sep 2024 150,668 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Drivers door hinge slightly noisy when opening

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Door damaged and opening stiff.

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 116,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear door damage and opening stiff

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 101,099 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 91,332 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 86,648 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,939 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,184 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 61,184 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,418 miles

Front tyres perrished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low to tread and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low to tread and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perrished

Fail 28 Apr 2017 59,418 miles

Front tyres perrished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low to tread and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low to tread and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 30 Apr 2016 52,886 miles

advise all tyres some perishing in tread

advise some wear to brake disc

Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,156 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,089 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,642 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 33,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,038 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,296 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 21,705 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 OVP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVP, 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 OVP registered?

OY07 OVP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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