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BL07 ZHD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

231,329 mi
Last recorded231,329 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 ZHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 231,329 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment ns/os (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 207,700 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 207,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing to second compound inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 155,016 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 154,989 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 137,276 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Nov 2012 137,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Dec 2011 107,503 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 107,503 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,298 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 70,071 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs wearing thin

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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BL07 ZHD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 BL07 ZHD, 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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BL07 ZHD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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