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SR07 BVC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

198,609 mi
Last recorded198,609 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR07 BVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 198,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside outer sills corroded/flaking

Fail 1 Dec 2023 198,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

nearside and offside outer sills corroded/flaking

Pass 13 Sep 2022 196,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN MUD (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 196,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS N/S O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS REAR BUSH N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN MUD (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 193,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge3,5,3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge 3,5,2,mm with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge4,5,3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge 3,5,2,mm with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear top covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear disc shields corroded/flaking

Fail 10 Sep 2021 193,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop links covers burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge3,5,3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge 3,5,2,mm with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge4,5,3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge 3,5,2,mm with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear top covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear disc shields corroded/flaking

Pass 5 Aug 2020 190,725 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 190,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 183,441 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 183,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 174,699 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 174,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 168,382 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Top cover. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 168,382 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working In wing mirror. (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Top cover. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 158,839 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 141,457 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 121,320 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 99,353 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 99,353 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 79,164 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,571 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,021 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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SR07 BVC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SR07 BVC, 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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SR07 BVC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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