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BJ07 ZHG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,967 mi
Last recorded61,967 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 ZHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 61,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 61,936 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 52,707 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 52,692 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 45,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 45,222 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 44,827 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 44,052 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 May 2022 44,052 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 43,072 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 42,333 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,843 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 40,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall...205..55..16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 39,332 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 37,868 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,324 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,808 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 29,637 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Apr 2013 26,776 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,776 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 23,995 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 20,349 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 16,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BJ07 ZHG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BJ07 ZHG, 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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BJ07 ZHG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2007.

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