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PL07 UAX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,110 mi
Last recorded210,110 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 UAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 210,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 193,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 164,015 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 164,015 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 151,477 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 151,475 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 145,746 miles

Bonnet latch bent but can be opened readily

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim just met minimum requirement adjuster not adjusting aim

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 145,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Buckle (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Bonnet latch bent but can be opened readily

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim just met minimum requirement adjuster not adjusting aim

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

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

Pass 13 May 2016 134,047 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 129,209 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 120,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 120,030 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 111,255 miles

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

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 Oct 2012 103,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condesation in rear lights

oil level had to be topped up as was below minimum

Pass 7 Oct 2011 96,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,334 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 77,334 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UAX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UAX, 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 UAX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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