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SM07 LGU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,711 mi
Last recorded150,711 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 LGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 150,711 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Feb 2020 141,866 miles

All rear suspension arms & components corroded .

Engine covers & under-trays fitted .

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake caliper . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside inner bands worn & wearing out of shape . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 141,866 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Offside & nearside . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

All rear suspension arms & components corroded .

Engine covers & under-trays fitted .

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake caliper . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside inner bands worn & wearing out of shape . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 136,651 miles

all rear suspenssion corroded not excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2018 126,317 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slow on application

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to check properly due to plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre inner & outer bands worn

brake pad wear warning lamp on

no clear view of rear brake pad inners,unable to check properly

Pass 16 Mar 2017 115,197 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes at rear plastic coated,unable to check properly (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear hand brake lever on brake caliper not returning 100%

Nearside Rear slight bind detected on jacked position & brake disc showing signs heat

brake wear warning lamp on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at offside rear,unable to check properly due to plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & neraside (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning lamp on

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view to some parts

no clear view of rear inner brake pads

Pass 2 Mar 2015 98,170 miles

nearside front tyre outer band starting to wear

offside & nearside rear bump stop rubber starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2014 88,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,396 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,281 miles

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LGU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LGU, 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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What year was SM07 LGU registered?

SM07 LGU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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