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BK07 FGO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,000 mi
Last recorded181,000 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 FGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 181,000 miles

EML on dash

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 180,990 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

EML on dash

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 175,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 171,156 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 167,607 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 158,088 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2020 158,088 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 138,106 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 138,105 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 128,385 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 122,268 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 122,251 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 105,150 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 105,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,593 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 89,583 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,306 miles

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

offside and nearside rear shockabsorber dust shields deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,352 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,465 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,416 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,667 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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BK07 FGO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FGO, 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 FGO registered?

BK07 FGO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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