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VN07 HWG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,405 mi
Last recorded187,405 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 HWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 187,405 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 175,157 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 175,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broken exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 162,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 152,214 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 145,797 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 134,329 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 134,329 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 122,705 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,139 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 109,136 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,367 miles

stone chip in screen

Pass 20 Mar 2015 81,535 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r postion lamp

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre balding outer edge,

Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,173 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,063 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,109 miles

cover's all underneath

Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,614 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to step on inner edge

rear wiper poor

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 HWG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN07 HWG, 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 HWG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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