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SM07 EAA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,438 mi
Last recorded163,438 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 EAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2026 163,438 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened In spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides are showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension and steering components corroded

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Parking brake lever travel close to excess. Advise service/adjust.

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 158,830 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 158,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 149,578 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 140,285 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 126,124 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,268 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 109,268 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre running uneven

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,672 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,193 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,973 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 64,972 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,662 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,715 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,397 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,374 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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SM07 EAA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM07 EAA, 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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SM07 EAA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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