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VN07 NLG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,998 mi
Last recorded192,998 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 NLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 192,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 192,998 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 180,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 169,511 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 156,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop split. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop split. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 141,022 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 140,972 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 140,972 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 127,798 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower rearward ,recommend early renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 127,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/40zr18 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower rearward ,recommend early renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre nearing wear bars

Pass 19 Mar 2019 107,446 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower [rearward] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 106,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower [rearward] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front 225/40 zr18 92y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,151 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,916 miles

both front shock absorbers have slight leaks

Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,901 miles

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

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

both front shock absorbers have slight leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,598 miles

both front shockabsorbers leaking slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,480 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,774 miles

exhaust gasses to clean to register on smoke meter

rear flasher bulbs faded, recomend renewal

Pass 2 Mar 2013 34,194 miles

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2012 34,194 miles

removed item hanging from mirror

Pass 2 Apr 2011 28,227 miles

both front tyres touching wear bars 225/40r18 92y x/l

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter ,no certificate issued ,vehicle passed test

Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,970 miles

exhaust gasses too clean to register on gas analyser ,no emmission sheet issued

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 NLG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NLG, 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 NLG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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