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SP07 XBF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

349,041 mi
Last recorded349,041 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 XBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 349,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 315,232 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 315,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working bottom (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working top (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 278,012 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 239,381 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 207,409 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 188,792 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 188,792 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 161,784 miles

airbag warning light on dash

slight creeping from brake pedal rubber

Fail 21 Mar 2011 161,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

airbag warning light on dash

Pass 20 Mar 2010 108,679 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 XBF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XBF, 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 SP07 XBF registered?

SP07 XBF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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