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VA07 FBX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,962 mi
Last recorded175,962 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 FBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 175,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shock absorbers dust covers detached

Fail 25 Mar 2019 175,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel binding on

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shock absorbers dust covers detached

Pass 17 Apr 2018 168,313 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers are insecure

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 155,030 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2017 155,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2016 139,324 miles

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

Near side rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2015 124,450 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 124,450 miles

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

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 104,721 miles

Near side headlamp adjuster is broken

Near side rear shock cover insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2014 104,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Near side headlamp adjuster is broken

Near side rear shock cover insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,379 miles

Near side rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2013 85,379 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

off side front dust cap is missing

Fail 20 Apr 2012 67,015 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

off side front dust cap is missing

Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,450 miles

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

Plastic covers under body

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,421 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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VA07 FBX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VA07 FBX, 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 VA07 FBX registered?

VA07 FBX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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