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SA07 PYZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,713 mi
Last recorded143,713 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 PYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 143,713 miles

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

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

Under body panels fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Mar 2025 143,713 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under body panels fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 130,742 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 126,645 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 121,591 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 121,500 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 115,637 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,436 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 103,965 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,428 miles

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

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 3 Mar 2017 84,685 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,458 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 77,458 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,743 miles

Front end N/S has previously had a front end hit and it`s slightly out of align

front brake discs heavily corroded

unable to examine brake pipes fully, due to undertrays fitted

wipers smeary

Fail 16 Apr 2015 71,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

unable to examine brake pipes fully, due to undertrays fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,055 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 62,037 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 55,324 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 52,244 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,270 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,394 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,539 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 PYZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 SA07 PYZ, 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 PYZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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