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SY07 UMS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

209,639 mi
Last recorded209,639 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 UMS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 209,639 miles

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))

sills heavily undersealed

Pass 9 May 2025 200,079 miles

all parts underside of vehicle heavily undersealed at rear

Fail 7 May 2025 200,076 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all parts underside of vehicle heavily undersealed at rear

Pass 2 May 2024 185,856 miles

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

Underside corroded but solid.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 170,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 152,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 131,209 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 121,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 105,933 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,923 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 85,979 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 85,979 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,914 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,507 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 25 Mar 2015 68,507 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center sleeve badly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,170 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 56,170 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,123 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,058 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 UMS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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