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SP07 XBU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

335,943 mi
Last recorded335,943 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 335,943 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 335,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 294,877 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 256,969 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 222,137 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 201,926 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 182,644 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 181,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 157,534 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 157,018 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 135,913 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 114,317 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 113,754 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 89,554 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,287 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 40,681 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,783 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 XBU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

SP07 XBU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2007.

Is SP07 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP07 XBU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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