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VR55 BLU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

173,612 mi
Last recorded173,612 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR55 BLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 173,612 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 169,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 164,556 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 164,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 160,956 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 155,584 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 155,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 152,567 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 152,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 145,916 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 143,140 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 139,681 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 134,096 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 134,096 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 122,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bump stops

rear tyres slight out shape

Pass 18 Jun 2014 109,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 93,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 93,005 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,645 miles

Offside front suspension strut appears to have a Nearside strut fitted Does NOT appear to have any adverse effect with steering or suspension

Fail 4 Mar 2011 65,645 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside front suspension strut appears to have a Nearside strut fitted Does NOT appear to have any adverse effect with steering or suspension

Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,004 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 56,176 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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VR55 BLU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 VR55 BLU, 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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VR55 BLU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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