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SP07 XBS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

282,340 mi
Last recorded282,340 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 282,340 miles

Rear hand brake just passed but both wheels locked off

bad engine oil leak at rear of engine area

headlight adjuster in car set at max level 3 if reset my put beam level too high for mot

Fail 14 Mar 2016 282,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam very poor output and not showing any pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Rear hand brake just passed but both wheels locked off

bad engine oil leak at rear of engine area

headlight adjuster in car set at max level 3 if reset my put beam level too high for mot

Pass 19 Mar 2015 260,854 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 19 Mar 2015 260,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 19 Sep 2014 249,101 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 236,546 miles

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

oil deposits lower engine

Pass 20 Sep 2013 222,176 miles

coolant level low

Fail 19 Sep 2013 222,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coolant level low

Pass 18 Mar 2013 212,446 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 185,181 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 185,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

airbag warning light on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 152,990 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 115,866 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 XBS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

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

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