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RA07 CMU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

212,123 mi
Last recorded212,123 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 CMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 212,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 211,143 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 211,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 196,893 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 196,831 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam, Air freshener, picture ()

Pass 15 May 2019 181,956 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 181,629 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 170,694 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 159,858 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 149,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 139,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2014 126,311 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 118,555 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 107,942 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 107,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 82,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,438 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 44,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RA07 CMU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RA07 CMU, 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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RA07 CMU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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