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SP07 XLM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

306,289 mi
Last recorded306,289 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 XLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 306,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s sill damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2016 295,444 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 295,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 176,568 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 176,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 170,175 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 169,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 158,874 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 158,761 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 132,866 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 100,136 miles

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

judder at front brakes.

offside rear bump stop seperated.

offside rear wheel bearing becoming rough.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 100,136 miles

judder at front brakes.

offside rear bump stop seperated.

offside rear wheel bearing becoming rough.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,565 miles

offside reapeator not working 100%.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 88,565 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside reapeator not working 100%.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,300 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 62,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XLM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

SP07 XLM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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