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SA07 VLB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

291,518 mi
Last recorded291,518 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 VLB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 291,518 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 278,570 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 264,431 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 258,036 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 237,601 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 237,601 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 221,155 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 207,472 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 186,498 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 186,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 162,984 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 143,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 122,215 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,695 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 101,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 101,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,878 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 80,379 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,742 miles

both front shock absorbers worn

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,908 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,377 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,752 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 36,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 VLB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLB, 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 VLB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2007.

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