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VK07 HKB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,004 mi
Last recorded170,004 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 HKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 170,004 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 170,004 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 159,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight tightness noticed when wheel turned by hand

Oil leak oil/fluid leak? signs dampness/wet nearside upper part of engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil level on min mark

wipers slight streaking

Pass 16 Mar 2017 142,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge uneven in places also slight perishing

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge uneven in places also slight perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil level below min mark 1/2 ltr added before test

slight inner edge wear front tyres

wiper blades slight streeking

Pass 10 Mar 2016 130,126 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight inner edge wear rear tyres

Fail 7 Mar 2016 130,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight deterioration (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight inner edge wear rear tyres

Pass 1 Apr 2015 105,094 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2015 105,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

O/s/r tyre flat

Smoke test not carried out

Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,756 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 77,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,049 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 69,046 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 59,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,285 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,043 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 50,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,642 miles

Nearside Rear 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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VK07 HKB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VK07 HKB, 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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VK07 HKB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2007.

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