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SM07 VUU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,609 mi
Last recorded185,609 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 VUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 185,609 miles

Spare tyre defective

engine light on

n/s/f sill damadged

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 185,603 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

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

engine light on

n/s/f sill damadged

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 173,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

airbag light on dash

driver door card damaged

oil leak at engine

Fail 14 Nov 2012 173,482 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

airbag light on dash

bonnet release handle broken

coolant light on dash

driver door card damaged

oil leak at engine

Pass 15 Mar 2012 163,277 miles

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

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

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

air bag lamp on dash

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 14 Mar 2012 163,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on dash

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake pad sensor broken

offside front door card handle broken

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

oil leak at rear of engine

turbo hoses to intercooler insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2010 121,234 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 121,160 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,018 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 23,291 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 VUU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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