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SKZ 4759

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

217,322 mi
Last recorded217,322 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 4759
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 217,322 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 217,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2021 209,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 207,554 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 207,554 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 204,818 miles

Drivers footwell plastic trim loose above pedals

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

Exhaust backbox support bracket corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At backbox due to cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust middle section heatshield slightly loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp bulb dim

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil seepage from boost hoses

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 204,812 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Drivers footwell plastic trim loose above pedals

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

Exhaust backbox support bracket corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At backbox due to cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust middle section heatshield slightly loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp bulb dim

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil seepage from boost hoses

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 194,148 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 194,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 183,379 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 183,379 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 173,029 miles

Both front tyres cracking in cords

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 173,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres cracking in cords

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear washer jet inop

Slight splitting in bottom arm rear bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2015 160,782 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 160,782 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 149,464 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 136,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 136,630 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 123,581 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 123,581 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Unable to check both rear wheel bearings due to binding wheels

Pass 7 Jul 2011 110,921 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Engine plastic cover on underside loose

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 96,063 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

very slight bulge in outer tyre side wall ofside rear

Pass 7 Jul 2010 87,138 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split

slight wear on nearside and offside of steering rack

small pin hole in offside front outer drive shaft boot

Pass 11 Jan 2010 81,752 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,439 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 55,501 miles

engine oil on min

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,557 miles

Centre stop light [3 bulbs out ]

Pass 11 Jan 2008 18,932 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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SKZ 4759 is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SKZ 4759, 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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SKZ 4759 is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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