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PY07 FWE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,332 mi
Last recorded137,332 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY07 FWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 137,332 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 135,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted [engine] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 135,007 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted [engine] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 127,149 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 120,001 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 110,316 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,226 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,532 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jun 2019 90,530 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,810 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2018 84,810 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2017 78,707 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Jun 2017 78,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen cracked (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Jun 2016 73,433 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

windscreen slightly marked

Fail 22 Jun 2016 73,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

windscreen slightly marked

Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2015 67,071 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,639 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 60,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake pads getting low

offside front brake disc inn face slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pads getting low

offside rear wheel arch slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,556 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,639 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 26,136 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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PY07 FWE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PY07 FWE, 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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PY07 FWE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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