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SL07 OEX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,031 mi
Last recorded168,031 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 OEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 168,031 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 151,657 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Fail 31 Mar 2021 151,653 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 20 Mar 2020 143,033 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 128,609 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 128,604 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 112,584 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,519 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,317 miles

front rear discs worn/f/r susp rusty/exhaust rusty

ps pipes rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2016 84,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded b/hose to junc length car (3.6.B.2c)

front rear discs worn/f/r susp rusty/exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,428 miles

exhaust rusty, slight bulge in n/s rear tyre MONITOR

Pass 7 Apr 2014 55,932 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,922 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 18,053 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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SL07 OEX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SL07 OEX, 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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SL07 OEX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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