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VN07 CTZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,285 mi
Last recorded74,285 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 CTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 74,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded.

Offside Front Wing corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 66,651 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface rust. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 66,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface rust. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit, worn down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit, worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit, worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit, worn down to 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brake binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe corroded (surface rust). (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 60,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Mar 2021 58,204 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 58,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 57,746 miles

General corrosion in and around rear subframe.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 55,785 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,281 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 53,274 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven Low (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight bind on the rear brakes

Fail 3 Mar 2017 50,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight bind on the rear brakes

Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,394 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 47,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,794 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,797 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 39,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,841 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,431 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,541 miles

o/s/f wing mirror mounted side repeater not working

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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VN07 CTZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VN07 CTZ, 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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VN07 CTZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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