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OY07 VHZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

178,595 mi
Last recorded178,595 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 VHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 178,595 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 178,595 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 169,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside front lower ball joint gaitor is slightly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2024 159,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 153,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 147,928 miles

front windscreen is damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2022 147,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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))

front windscreen is damaged

nearside front outer c.v gaitor is weeping

Pass 9 Mar 2021 141,003 miles

front number plate is damaged

offside rear tyre worn badly on the inner shoulder

Pass 23 Mar 2020 140,972 miles

front number plate is damaged

nearside outer cv gator weeping

offside rear tyre worn badly on the inner shoulder

reversing lights not working

Fail 23 Mar 2020 140,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front number plate is damaged

nearside outer cv gator weeping

offside front tyre is worn badly on the inner shoulder

reversing lights not working

tyre pressure monitoring light is on

Pass 8 Mar 2019 135,337 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 135,328 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,190 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 115,040 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

crack in the nearside front windscreen

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes are in poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 21 Mar 2016 102,790 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn badly on the inside edge

reverse lights not working

slight wear in the nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,145 miles

reverse lights not working

slight fluid weep on the nearside front shockabsorber

Fail 2 Mar 2015 91,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre worn close to the minimum legal limit

reverse lights not working

slight fluid weep on the nearside front shockabsorber

Pass 22 Mar 2014 79,891 miles

both the front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming weak and unbonded

offside rear tyre getting thin on the inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,071 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,294 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,680 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,049 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 34,049 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (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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OY07 VHZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

OY07 VHZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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