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RE07 OPV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,850 mi
Last recorded268,850 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 OPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 268,850 miles

front tyres wearing down in tread

nearside rear anti roll bar link ball joint worn, advise replacing

offside front outer brake pad getting very low

parking brake lever stiff to pull up

Pass 10 Mar 2016 239,388 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 10 Mar 2016 239,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2015 205,059 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

high level stoplight not working

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Mar 2015 204,982 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

high level stoplight not working

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2014 171,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

two bulbs in high level stop light not working

Fail 11 Mar 2014 171,154 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

two bulbs in high level stop light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2013 139,978 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Mar 2013 139,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2012 107,927 miles

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

clutch/flywheel noisy

rear brake pads getting low

rear indicators faded in colour, advise replacing bulbs

Pass 15 Mar 2011 90,758 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 74,964 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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RE07 OPV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RE07 OPV, 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 RE07 OPV registered?

RE07 OPV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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