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SP07 UBO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,093 mi
Last recorded173,093 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 173,093 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 173,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 165,091 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 165,084 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 165,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 149,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 149,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 137,966 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 137,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 123,562 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 123,560 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ** STRONG ADVICE 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 116,217 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 112,300 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 104,269 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 104,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 96,566 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 96,562 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 87,139 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 87,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 74,578 miles

light binding to offside rear brake

Pass 28 Jan 2015 63,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,271 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,866 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 52,852 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,848 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,859 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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SP07 UBO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SP07 UBO, 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 UBO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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