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SM07 TPF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,045 mi
Last recorded160,045 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 TPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 160,045 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 160,043 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

n/s & o/s front brake disc backing plate insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2020 142,501 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 131,048 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 131,048 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement siezed (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not operating (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 116,308 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 109,290 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 109,288 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,565 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,566 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 97,260 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2013 94,295 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 94,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,193 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,241 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,526 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 TPF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TPF, 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 TPF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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