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SY07 MEU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,408 mi
Last recorded135,408 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 MEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 135,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and rear pipe protective coating bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2020 135,408 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and rear pipe protective coating bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2019 125,718 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 115,364 miles

EML light on

Pass 1 Apr 2017 103,714 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 103,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,755 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 79,850 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s sill damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,359 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 65,359 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,498 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,818 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,300 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,688 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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SY07 MEU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SY07 MEU, 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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SY07 MEU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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