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BJ07 ZHO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

263,296 mi
Last recorded263,296 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 ZHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 263,296 miles

Nearside Rear vehicle underbody slightly corroded

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 258,674 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 252,803 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 252,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 246,752 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 234,287 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 234,287 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 199,622 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 175,734 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 175,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 138,699 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 125,237 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 125,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 122,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 122,481 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 117,333 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 117,130 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 112,584 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 96,728 miles

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

o/s/front tyre 2.5mm,legal limit 1.6mm.

Fail 21 Apr 2010 96,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/front tyre 2.5mm,legal limit 1.6mm.

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 ZHO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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