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BJ57 EWG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,609 mi
Last recorded132,609 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 EWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 132,609 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2022 121,889 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 113,462 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 113,246 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 108,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 108,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 89,476 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 74,000 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 61,584 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,341 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,861 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 40,760 miles

r/n/s tyre on inner edge.

rear tyres cracking in side tread

Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,878 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 27,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 20,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise slight saw edge on nearside rear tyre inner edge

advise small cut in tread nearside rear tyre

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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BJ57 EWG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ57 EWG, 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 BJ57 EWG registered?

BJ57 EWG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2007.

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