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SA07 PZP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,822 mi
Last recorded196,822 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 PZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 196,822 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 196,770 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 193,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 193,012 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 188,940 miles

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

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

Front steering and suspension corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 182,855 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 178,262 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 173,717 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bolt snapped (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 173,682 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bolt snapped (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 163,170 miles

Diesel filter housing damp

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge and inner edge stepped

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2019 163,170 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Diesel filter housing damp

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge and inner edge stepped

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2018 153,762 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear and n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 17 May 2018 153,762 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear and n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 May 2017 145,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 9 May 2016 137,671 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 127,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 9 May 2014 114,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from turbo.

Fail 8 May 2014 114,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from turbo.

Pass 16 May 2013 106,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 96,083 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 87,868 miles

front brake discs corroded inside face

nsr position bulb not working 3 fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 PZP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SA07 PZP, 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 PZP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2007.

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