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TW53 TTS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,749 mi
Last recorded140,749 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW53 TTS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 140,749 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 126,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split on ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 112,108 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 95,481 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 78,919 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 59,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 154,047 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 150,406 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 140,947 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 133,989 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 133,971 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 128,761 miles

Both front indicators faded.

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

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

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

Some subframe corrosion , covers fitted.Unable to access.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 May 2017 128,658 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

beam benders fitted

bonnet safety catch sticking

diesel smell under bonnet

front indicators faded/poor

o/s/f brake showing distortion,pads poor fit

rear suspension bushes wear

rear tyres worn inner edges,fronts worn,n/s/f arch liner insecure/fouling

suspension/subframes etc corroded,unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,359 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,937 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 99,937 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 87,144 miles

front brake discs badley deteriorated (corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 87,137 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs badley deteriorated (corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,635 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 74,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,795 miles

front brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner faces.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,392 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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TW53 TTS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TW53 TTS, 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 TW53 TTS registered?

TW53 TTS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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The MOT history for TW53 TTS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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