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SA07 UFV

2007 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,408 mi
Last recorded193,408 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 UFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2020 193,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 188,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi - pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake warning light staying on

Fail 10 Oct 2019 188,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi - pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake warning light staying on

Pass 12 Oct 2018 176,114 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes worn

Fail 11 Oct 2018 176,033 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front lower arm rear bushes worn

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 168,498 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 168,498 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 163,579 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 155,883 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 149,193 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 149,186 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Centre rear (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 141,150 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 133,398 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 116,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 116,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 96,989 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 96,985 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,990 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,582 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,354 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 68,354 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,939 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 UFV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UFV, 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 UFV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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