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SM07 FWJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

273,835 mi
Last recorded273,835 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 FWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 273,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 273,808 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 244,703 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 215,900 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 215,817 miles

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

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

front near side shock absorber damp

Pass 3 Apr 2013 201,461 miles

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Fail 4 Oct 2012 190,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 4 Oct 2012 190,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 30 Mar 2012 176,463 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 161,227 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 118,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight dampness of oil at nearside front shockabsorber

Pass 6 Oct 2010 129,926 miles

Front No-Plate [water penetration]

Fail 7 Apr 2010 115,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 115,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 96,868 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 80,990 miles

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

Secondary bonnet catch lever tight to move

Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,118 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 63,046 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,624 miles

N/S/F wheel arch cover loose

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,743 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 FWJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2007.

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