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SL07 OUC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,983 mi
Last recorded149,983 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 OUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 149,983 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 138,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 138,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 123,777 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 123,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 111,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 103,514 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 95,444 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,326 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 75,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,193 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,644 miles

small cut on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 25 Oct 2012 59,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

small cut on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,118 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,355 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,001 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 OUC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OUC, 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 OUC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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