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VA07 FEK

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

81,314 mi
Last recorded81,314 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 FEK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 81,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides including bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 81,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides including bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 68,377 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 68,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 54,621 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 44,844 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 44,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 40,993 miles

very difficult to turn front wheels when jacked up

Fail 14 Jun 2022 40,983 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure hanger broken from system (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Screw in tyre

oil contamination at front of engine (auxillary drive belt covered in oil)

starting faulty

very difficult to turn front wheels when jacked up

Pass 6 Jan 2021 38,001 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 9 Jul 2019 35,109 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 35,074 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 33,305 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 33,305 miles

Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,149 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,940 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 25,940 miles

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

both rear tyres badly perrishing and cracked but no cords showing yet

Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,337 miles

Both Rear Tyres Spliting Between Treads No Visable Cords

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 23,337 miles

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

Both Rear Tyres Spliting Between Treads No Visable Cords

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 20,822 miles

Both rear Tyres Cracking Between Treads

Fail 13 Jun 2013 20,822 miles

Both rear Tyres Cracking Between Treads

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 18,239 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,580 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 13,580 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 10,480 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 FEK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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