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SK07 OTB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

193,134 mi
Last recorded193,134 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK07 OTB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 193,134 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 193,131 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 181,063 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 166,181 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 166,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 150,527 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 126,532 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 104,795 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing mirror repeater, also damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,066 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,223 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,603 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,337 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,043 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,947 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 26,308 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 18,619 miles

smoke test not detected, smoke to clean

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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SK07 OTB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SK07 OTB, 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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SK07 OTB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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