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BK07 BUJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

237,455 mi
Last recorded237,455 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 BUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 237,455 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight gear oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 237,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine management light on

Engine oil leak

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight gear oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 190,983 miles

airbag lamp on

engine lamp on

front pads and discs worn

gearbox oil leak

rear pads low

slight clutch noise

Fail 19 Mar 2012 190,922 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag lamp on

engine lamp on

front pads and discs worn

gearbox oil leak

rear pads low

slight clutch noise

Pass 14 Mar 2011 175,544 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

Slight damage noted to front number plate.

engine managment light on

Fail 12 Mar 2011 175,428 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Engine oil level on minimum.

Slight damage noted to front number plate.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 139,272 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

play in nearside steering rack arm

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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BK07 BUJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BK07 BUJ, 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 BK07 BUJ registered?

BK07 BUJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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