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VA07 XXF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,528 mi
Last recorded99,528 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 99,528 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,883 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,825 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 88,824 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 88,821 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,764 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 63,412 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 63,363 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,003 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,966 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,545 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,908 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 44,908 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,278 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 37,185 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 30,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XXF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XXF, 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 XXF registered?

VA07 XXF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2007.

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