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SG07 VOT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,734 mi
Last recorded227,734 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG07 VOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 227,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2015 227,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 219,012 miles

Oil leak

cracking between tread on n/s/r tyre

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

o/s/r brake back plate missing

Fail 27 Oct 2014 218,992 miles

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

cracking between tread on n/s/r tyre

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

o/s/r brake back plate missing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 188,795 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 188,792 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 164,288 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 164,211 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 140,215 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 140,193 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 110,927 miles

Oil leak

n/s steering arm slight play

Fail 11 Oct 2010 110,925 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

n/s steering arm slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2009 82,406 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,155 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,918 miles

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

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 VOT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 VOT, 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 VOT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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