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VN07 NLM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,989 mi
Last recorded147,989 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 147,989 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 147,987 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 143,064 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 143,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 138,103 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 134,375 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 130,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 126,228 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 117,651 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 111,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 100,987 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 87,973 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 2 May 2014 75,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

rear washer inop

Pass 1 May 2013 62,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 51,661 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 43,094 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,413 miles

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 NLM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NLM, 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 VN07 NLM registered?

VN07 NLM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2007.

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