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PL07 FPA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

138,140 mi
Last recorded138,140 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 FPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 138,140 miles

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 138,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 103,786 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 100,788 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust clamp corroded and broken causing slight blow and exhaust slightly loose

nearside side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

offside side repeater lamp damaged

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 98,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 97,172 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc stone guard corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,541 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 93,846 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,399 miles

front brake discs worn & pitted on inner surface

Fail 6 Dec 2018 89,379 miles

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

front brake discs worn & pitted on inner surface

Pass 13 Dec 2017 85,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2017 85,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2017 81,882 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,402 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 68,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 57,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under-trays loose/ broken

Fail 6 Jul 2015 57,421 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under-trays loose/ broken

Fail 6 Jul 2015 57,421 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under-tray(s) loose/ broken

Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,295 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,844 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 36,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,628 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 33,628 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 30,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 30,925 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,721 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 24,721 miles

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

Offside 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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PL07 FPA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PL07 FPA, 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 FPA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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