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SK07 VEA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,384 mi
Last recorded153,384 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK07 VEA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 153,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 144,095 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 139,047 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 139,046 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 132,009 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of car slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 122,911 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake readings rise and fall

Fail 29 Jul 2019 122,908 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake readings rise and fall

Pass 24 May 2018 115,245 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Upper side lamp not working

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 115,243 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Upper side lamp not working

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 107,205 miles

engine management light on dash

light fault light on dash

Fail 26 May 2017 107,202 miles

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

engine management light on dash

light fault light on dash

Pass 26 May 2016 95,463 miles

exhaust in poor condition and slight leak at rear

nearside rear brake pad possible very close to wear limit

Fail 23 May 2016 95,427 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition and slight leak at rear

nearside rear brake pad possible very close to wear limit

Pass 6 May 2015 90,208 miles

all 4 tyres uneven wear and close to wear limit

hand brake requires firm pull

Pass 27 May 2014 82,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,952 miles

front to rear brake pipes covered

Fail 28 Jun 2013 71,951 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes covered

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,851 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,370 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight pitting on both front brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,073 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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SK07 VEA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK07 VEA, 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 SK07 VEA registered?

SK07 VEA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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