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SJ07 UWB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,296 mi
Last recorded52,296 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 UWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 52,296 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded / undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2025 49,367 miles

underbody heavily corroded & some parts covered in underseal

Pass 6 Apr 2024 47,417 miles

underbody heavily corroded & some parts covered in underseal

Fail 5 Apr 2024 47,415 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

underbody heavily corroded & some parts covered in underseal

Pass 23 Feb 2023 46,538 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 45,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 43,662 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 42,699 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 36,455 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 36,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 32,554 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 28,877 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 5,896 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 22,376 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 19,061 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,161 miles

both front tyres are worn to the wear band and just legal n/s front 2mm o/s front 3mm 205/60/15v

Pass 3 Mar 2011 13,556 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 10,657 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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SJ07 UWB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SJ07 UWB, 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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SJ07 UWB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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