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RA07 UVG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,626 mi
Last recorded154,626 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 UVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 154,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 154,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 148,263 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 144,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 140,543 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 140,543 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 131,330 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,353 miles

EML Light on

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under Tray Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 120,160 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 120,160 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 107,091 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 107,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 100,375 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 100,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,633 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,380 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 77,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,987 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,125 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,005 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 36,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,528 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,311 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UVG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVG, 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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What year was RA07 UVG registered?

RA07 UVG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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