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SA07 CHV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,452 mi
Last recorded189,452 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 CHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 189,452 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 168,134 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 168,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 167,503 miles

n/s/fr tyre ware on outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2015 167,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/fr tyre ware on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2014 161,414 miles

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

Oil leak

oil light on

Fail 8 May 2014 161,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil light on

Pass 4 May 2013 130,437 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 130,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 14 Mar 2012 107,948 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 107,944 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 93,693 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 93,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 77,412 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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SA07 CHV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SA07 CHV, 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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SA07 CHV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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