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SB07 FVZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

222,607 mi
Last recorded222,607 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 FVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 222,607 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 222,607 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 220,497 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 220,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 215,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 212,237 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 195,188 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 195,188 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 175,321 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 175,321 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 151,541 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 151,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 118,766 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 118,766 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 90,199 miles

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

offside rear handbrake slightly sticking.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,199 miles

offside rear handbrake slightly sticking.

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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SB07 FVZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SB07 FVZ, 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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What year was SB07 FVZ registered?

SB07 FVZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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