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SB07 OAV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

259,001 mi
Last recorded259,001 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 OAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 259,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 259,001 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 256,050 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 256,050 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 223,792 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 223,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 223,772 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng/man light on dash

noise from engine

Pass 31 May 2012
Fail 31 May 2012

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 164,229 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 125,595 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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SB07 OAV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SB07 OAV, 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 OAV registered?

SB07 OAV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2007.

Is SB07 OAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB07 OAV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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