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SM07 UUE

2007 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

235,448 mi
Last recorded235,448 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 UUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 235,448 miles

N/S/F tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Small scratches on windscreen

brake wear light on at dash

Fail 18 Dec 2012 235,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

First aid kit & fire extinquisher missing

N/S/F tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Small scratches on windscreen

brake wear light on at dash

Pass 8 Jun 2012 217,547 miles

N/S/R shock absorber cover loose [fell down]

N/S/R tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

no spare wheel

o/s/r seat cushion loose

Pass 15 Dec 2011 197,289 miles

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Fail 9 Dec 2011 196,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 16 Jun 2011 177,974 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 158,133 miles

nearside front lower wish arm bracket not fitting in to chassis right bolt at angle into chassis [ at rear of arm ]

slight dampness of oil at two front shockabsorbers

Fail 20 Dec 2010 158,133 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front lower wish arm bracket not fitting in to chassis right bolt at angle into chassis [ at rear of arm ]

slight dampness of oil at two front shockabsorbers

Fail 14 Dec 2010 157,119 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake wear warning light on

Fail 10 Dec 2010 156,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on dash not going of

offside front lower wish arm bush worn[ big bush at rear of arm ]

two front nearside lower wish arm bushes worn

two front shock absorbers leaking

two front tyre 2 mm

Pass 15 Jun 2010 133,293 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Jun 2010 132,776 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2009 110,698 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 110,574 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fire extinquisher missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Taxi meter 4mins slow

Pass 19 Jun 2009 88,441 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 66,631 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,862 miles

engine oil leak

slight wear in nearside front lower wish arm bush [ big bush ]

Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,631 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 UUE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM07 UUE, 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 UUE registered?

SM07 UUE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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