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OY07 ULA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,686 mi
Last recorded191,686 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 ULA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2025 191,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached due to corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 190,076 miles

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

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

Outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2023 188,136 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 186,266 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 183,099 miles

Front outer sills corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 183,099 miles

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

Front outer sills corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 181,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush outer cover (5.3.2 (c))

Sills corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 179,349 miles

Corrosion to outer sills

Fail 30 May 2019 179,349 miles

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

Corrosion to outer sills

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2018 177,234 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 177,211 miles

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

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Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Jun 2017 174,925 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 172,822 miles

Nearside Rear tyre-slight miss-shaped and starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre-is wearing on inner edge and also starting to crack

Pass 23 Jun 2015 169,518 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 165,712 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2013 161,780 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 157,124 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 144,247 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 124,955 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 ULA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ULA, 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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OY07 ULA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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