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BJ57 PGX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,679 mi
Last recorded85,679 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 85,679 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chip less then 5mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 84,142 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 84,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing internal (3.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 75,516 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 67,200 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge also cracking and side wall damage

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

both front tyres bald inner edges 205 60r15

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2018 67,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge also cracking and side wall damage

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres bald inner edges 205 60r15

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 60,675 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Offside Rear 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)

under trays

Pass 6 Feb 2016 54,512 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,089 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 43,591 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 43,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,020 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 31,543 miles

O/S/R tyre starting to mis-shape

Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,093 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 19,287 miles

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 PGX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PGX, 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 PGX registered?

BJ57 PGX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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