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OY07 XRF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,209 mi
Last recorded153,209 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 XRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 153,209 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 132,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has damage/cut on the sidewall but no cords are vissible

Fail 20 May 2014 132,915 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolts missing from front pannel

front door check straps slightly worn

front grille damaged

n/s/ front wheel arch liner damaged

rear shocker bump stops slightly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 114,076 miles

Coolant level very low, filled to required level.

Fuel seepage from the flow & return hoses from the filter to the tank.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

The tyre pressure monitioring system indicates at least one tyre pressure is set incorrectly.

Tyre pressures measured to vary considerably.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 114,076 miles

Coolant level very low, filled to required level.

Fuel seepage from the flow & return hoses from the filter to the tank.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

The tyre pressure monitioring system indicates at least one tyre pressure is set incorrectly.

Tyre pressures measured to vary considerably.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 96,876 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 96,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The O/S front tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder. If this nail has penetrated the carcas the tyre will not be repairable.

Tyre pressure warning on the dash board indicates atyre or tyres under pressure. This will be a point of failure for subsequent testing.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,356 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,050 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 XRF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRF, 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 XRF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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