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OY07 ZWV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,575 mi
Last recorded152,575 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 ZWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 152,575 miles

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust section corroded and slightly blowing

Fail 11 May 2026 152,570 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken off (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust section corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 13 May 2025 143,686 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 143,454 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 127,725 miles

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

osf tyre wearing thin

osr tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2023 116,478 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 106,720 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2021 93,056 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 85,898 miles

Front number plate cracked

O/s/r N/s/r shocker dust boots adrift.

Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,553 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 67,530 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 67,530 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative BROKEN (1.7.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,446 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,616 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 56,616 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,692 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,854 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,136 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 16,682 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,682 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 ZWV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

OY07 ZWV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2007.

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