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BJ57 YYV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

192,616 mi
Last recorded192,616 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 192,616 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 191,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 27 Nov 2012 158,909 miles

BOTH TRONT TYRE WERAING LOW

O/S/F BRAKE DISC 1/2 WORN

Fail 19 Nov 2012 158,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

BOTH TRONT TYRE WERAING LOW

O/S/F BRAKE DISC 1/2 WORN

SCREW IN O/S/R TYRE

Pass 15 Nov 2011 128,743 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 128,743 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 96,394 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 96,256 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/F BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

REAR BRAKE SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 7 Dec 2009 63,929 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 63,924 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,861 miles

at the time of test under body panels fitted

front exhaust braket need secureing

nearside front steering arm inner fixing slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2007 20 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 YYV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ57 YYV, 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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BJ57 YYV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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