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SL07 XKN

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

282,702 mi
Last recorded282,702 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 XKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 282,702 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 282,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside front outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 13 May 2014 260,685 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 28 May 2013 222,143 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 221,387 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 182,280 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 181,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 137,681 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 93,725 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 89,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,834 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 54,098 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,200 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 XKN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XKN, 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 XKN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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