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SL07 OUB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,664 mi
Last recorded137,664 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 OUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 137,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 137,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture at caliper fouling rear wheel (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 137,460 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 137,459 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heat shield insecure at rear silencer

Pass 29 Feb 2020 134,095 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both sills slightly damaged and corroded

Heatshields insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged also wearing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake cable/handbrake mechanism on calliper sticking slightly

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

Offside Front mirror glass deteriorated but still provides a view to the rear

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 134,089 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 plated value for retest purposes (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn back wishbone mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play in the ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn back wishbone mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both sills slightly damaged and corroded

Heatshields insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged also wearing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake cable/handbrake mechanism on calliper sticking slightly

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

Offside Front mirror glass deteriorated but still provides a view to the rear

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 117,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 104,233 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 104,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,713 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,023 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,607 miles

bonnet release handle very stiff

both front washers poor more offside front

covers fitted underneath obscuring some componenets

Fail 19 Feb 2013 57,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet release handle very stiff

both front washers poor more offside front

covers fitted underneath obscuring some componenets

nail in nearside rear tyre,low outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,310 miles

bonnet catch handle stiff

Fail 18 Feb 2012 49,309 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet catch handle stiff

Fail 17 Feb 2012 49,305 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake disc is corroded.

Slight play in offside front trackrod.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,428 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,536 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 OUB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SL07 OUB, 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 OUB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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