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VF07 MXG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

201,954 mi
Last recorded201,954 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF07 MXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 201,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2025 191,027 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 185,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 182,930 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

emissions too clean

Pass 28 Sep 2021 175,406 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 175,403 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 170,853 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 150,165 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 150,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 123,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 109,705 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,742 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 83,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 74,354 miles

n/s and o/s front outer cv boots starting to split

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,911 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear brake pads low of friction material

windscreen wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,154 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,684 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 48,604 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm of tread

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm of tread and wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,398 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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VF07 MXG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VF07 MXG, 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 VF07 MXG registered?

VF07 MXG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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