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VR07 OCT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,359 mi
Last recorded125,359 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR07 OCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 125,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 114,371 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 113,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 107,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 101,087 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 97,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 92,414 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,701 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 85,684 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,257 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,349 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,197 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 60,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 46,320 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 39,709 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,571 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,469 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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VR07 OCT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 VR07 OCT, 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 VR07 OCT registered?

VR07 OCT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2007.

Is VR07 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR07 OCT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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