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SL07 XKT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

207,520 mi
Last recorded207,520 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 XKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 207,520 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 207,404 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 203,407 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 199,017 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 199,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 192,628 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 184,628 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 184,627 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 181,035 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 172,032 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 172,031 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 163,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre

Pass 4 May 2017 152,403 miles

Brake disc's alround

Fail 3 May 2017 152,403 miles

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

Brake disc's alround

Pass 6 Apr 2016 143,858 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 143,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 136,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 136,831 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)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 125,786 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 125,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 114,179 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 94,478 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,596 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,200 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 58,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 XKT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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