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TF07 DUL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

299,078 mi
Last recorded299,078 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF07 DUL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 299,078 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 299,064 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 255,508 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 255,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 210,433 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 209,666 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 162,501 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 120,068 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 120,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 208,990 miles

n/s/f rim dented.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 208,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f rim dented.

Pass 23 Jan 2011 179,827 miles

sweat at n/s/f strut.

Fail 22 Jan 2011 179,827 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sweat at n/s/f strut.

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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TF07 DUL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TF07 DUL, 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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TF07 DUL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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