2007 Skoda Octavia · 22,198 MOT tests
2007 Skoda Octavia reliability
2007 Skoda Octavias fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 21 Octavia years (22,198 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- 42.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 138,162
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,198
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: about average for its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.9% of tests fail here (7% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Skoda Octavia
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20%
- Lights and electrics18.9%
- Brakes10.7%
- Tyres8.5%
- Body, chassis and structure8.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.46%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.61%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.73%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Position lamp not working 3.38%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.18%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.36%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.79%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (8.03%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.52%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.77%)
Other years
Every Skoda Octavia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Skoda Octavia reliable?
2007 Skoda Octavias fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 21 Octavia years (22,198 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Skoda Octavia MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.46% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.61% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Skoda Octavia have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Skoda Octavia shows 138,162 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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