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SY07 WHD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

263,998 mi
Last recorded263,998 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 263,998 miles

Engine management light on

Front number plate deteriorating

Nail in o/s/f tyre

Rear brake pads low

Fail 18 Nov 2015 263,998 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine management light on

Front number plate deteriorating

Nail in o/s/f tyre

Rear brake pads low

Pass 25 May 2015 242,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 18 May 2015 241,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 215,284 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release lever insecure

Pass 22 May 2014 193,475 miles

O/S & N/S rear shock abs dust covers loose [hanging down]

O/S Sill damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rust blemishes on O/S & N/S wheel arches

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 173,484 miles

brake wear indicator light on dash [amber]

Fail 18 Nov 2013 173,410 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover loose [hanging down]

O/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Rust blemishes on rear wheel arches

Sticky tape on windscreen [remove for hackney]

brake wear indicator light on dash [amber]

slight bind at o/s/r brake

Pass 22 May 2013 152,886 miles

Brake pad wear lamp illuminated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Taxi info: no side id cards fitted, no name/number on door

Pass 23 Nov 2012 140,692 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 140,643 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pad wear sensor light on

first aid kit missing

taxi meter not checked

Pass 18 May 2012 121,868 miles

brake wear light stays on

oil seepage at turbo area

Pass 14 Nov 2011 103,228 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 88,052 miles

clean car seats

nearside and offside front lower wish arm bushes worn [big bushes at rear of arm ]

slight rust on two rear brake discs

two rear flaser lights turning white

Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 86,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 WHD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY07 WHD, 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 SY07 WHD registered?

SY07 WHD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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