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VA07 TVD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,306 mi
Last recorded137,306 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 TVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 137,306 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 137,024 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 131,215 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 128,656 miles

Exhaust has temporary repair but not blowing.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 125,417 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 122,889 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 119,471 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 119,460 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 110,729 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 110,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 104,185 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,420 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,067 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 64,150 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,093 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,670 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,520 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TVD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

VA07 TVD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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