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PL07 FOT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

180,514 mi
Last recorded180,514 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 FOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 180,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front sill corroded.

Offside rear sill end corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 176,890 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in all tyres but not deep enough to reach cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 176,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in all tyres but not deep enough to reach cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 174,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 173,137 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 173,065 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake discs appear to have been ground flat

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 168,683 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 156,241 miles

Offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 1 Aug 2020 142,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Arm Rear bush is slightly perished/ crack.

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

Offside Front Lower Arm Rear bush is slightly perished/ crack.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 127,279 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 104,843 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Lowest point 3mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Lowest point 3mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Lowest point 3mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Lowest point 3mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 80,919 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 72,246 miles

Engine / bay covers / undr guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 5 Jul 2014 60,545 miles

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 60,545 miles

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,204 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,119 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 43,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 35,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,324 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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PL07 FOT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel 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 PL07 FOT, 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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PL07 FOT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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