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VKZ 5429

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

229,073 mi
Last recorded229,073 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 5429
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 229,073 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 228,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high WILL NOT ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 221,296 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 221,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 213,113 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 213,112 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 201,530 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 189,045 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 179,966 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 179,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 173,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on the limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 162,328 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 149,598 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 149,598 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 142,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 134,539 miles

headlamp mask/converters fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2015 134,539 miles

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

headlamp mask/converters fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 114,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,706 miles

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)

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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VKZ 5429 is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VKZ 5429, 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 VKZ 5429 registered?

VKZ 5429 is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2007.

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