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TN07 ZLA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

209,578 mi
Last recorded209,578 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTN07 ZLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 209,578 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box hanger badly corroded and partially insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2014 208,965 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front drop links have slight play

exhaust back box hanger badly corroded and partially insecure

front brake discs very worn corroded and heavily lipped

Pass 26 Sep 2013 197,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front power steering pipes insecure .

offside rear door difficult to lock securely.advise inspection .

Fail 25 Sep 2013 197,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front power steering pipes insecure .

offside rear door difficult to lock securely.advise inspection .

Pass 18 Sep 2012 184,763 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 184,763 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake caliper damp but not leaking at time of test

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 157,472 miles

Oil leak

o/s handbrake lever not returning fully

Fail 19 Sep 2011 157,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Oil leak

o/s handbrake lever not returning fully

Pass 27 Sep 2010 123,060 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 123,060 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 84,152 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,502 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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TN07 ZLA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TN07 ZLA, 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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TN07 ZLA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 August 2007.

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