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VA07 XWY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

285,125 mi
Last recorded285,125 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 285,125 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 275,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 261,315 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 248,467 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 220,872 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 220,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 196,765 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 168,024 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 168,024 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 133,285 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 125,087 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 125,087 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 101,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 76,658 miles

nearside rear shocker dust cover loose

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 XWY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XWY, 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 XWY registered?

VA07 XWY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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