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SY07 ZDU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,610 mi
Last recorded195,610 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 195,610 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2019 192,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 192,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 184,058 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2018 183,977 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 174,069 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 174,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 166,940 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 157,256 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 157,256 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 156,618 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel cooler damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2014 144,793 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 126,071 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 110,013 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 85,947 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,810 miles

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)

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 ZDU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

SY07 ZDU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2007.

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