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SG07 AAE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,560 mi
Last recorded212,560 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG07 AAE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 212,560 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 212,560 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear Worn close to legal limit

Pass 4 Apr 2019 204,717 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine stabiliser has play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

both front outer seat belts retract slowly

both front top mounts have play

steering column has slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2019 204,717 miles

Body component insecure exhaust heat shield insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine stabiliser has play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

both front outer seat belts retract slowly

both front top mounts have play

steering column has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2018 201,648 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside steering arm has play

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2017 198,330 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear caliper arm partially seized

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

engine management light on

Fail 5 Apr 2017 198,330 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear caliper arm partially seized

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Apr 2016 194,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 194,326 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 189,751 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 189,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2014 175,302 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 174,651 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 71,179 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

nail in offside raer tyre

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,138 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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SG07 AAE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG07 AAE, 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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SG07 AAE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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