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SM07 VVE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,979 mi
Last recorded101,979 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 VVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 101,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 87,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 87,356 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,539 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 78,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 76,286 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,227 miles

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))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on the inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,910 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2018 62,909 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure inner end (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure inner end (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,098 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,350 miles

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

Nearside Front has outer side wall damage

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has metal in the tread

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

Offside Front steering arm has play at the pivot point

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wiper blades only just clear screen

Fail 18 Apr 2016 49,350 miles

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

Nearside Front has outer side wall damage

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has metal in the tread

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front steering arm has play at the pivot point

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades only just clear screen

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,010 miles

offside rear tyre is worn close to the wear bars

Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slight curb damage on outer side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 33,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,615 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outside edge

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall(not through to the cords)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,565 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 VVE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VVE, 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 VVE registered?

SM07 VVE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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