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SP07 UAY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,102 mi
Last recorded164,102 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 UAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 164,102 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 146,871 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 146,860 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to OSR - chalked @ exhaust heatshield (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested too smokey (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked @ exhaust heatshield (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Disc shows signs of heat damage also (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 135,324 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 124,432 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 113,032 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,015 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 101,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,454 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,655 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,773 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 49,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre has slight lump on inner sidewall.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,289 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SP07 UAY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP07 UAY, 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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SP07 UAY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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