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BJ57 KRU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,350 mi
Last recorded154,350 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 KRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 154,350 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 154,254 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 148,957 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 142,797 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 134,209 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 127,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 121,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 114,947 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 105,392 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 105,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 90,536 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Nov 2014 77,429 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 64,618 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 51,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,183 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,024 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

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 KRU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KRU, 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 KRU registered?

BJ57 KRU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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