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BN07 LVU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,599 mi
Last recorded111,599 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 LVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 111,599 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

secondary bonnet release stiff

Fail 28 Feb 2024 111,596 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

corrosion on o/s outer sill

moderate corrosion on rear subframe /suspension assemblies

secondary bonnet release stiff

Pass 15 Mar 2023 110,139 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 108,749 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 108,749 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 106,691 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 106,691 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 103,441 miles

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

slight brake bind on offside rear brake

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,852 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on innner & outer edge close to cord

Fail 5 Mar 2018 85,982 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on innner & outer edge close to cord

Pass 18 Mar 2017 77,451 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 77,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 67,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 53,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2014 44,350 miles

both o/s tyres cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,801 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 28,286 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,840 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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BN07 LVU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN07 LVU, 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 BN07 LVU registered?

BN07 LVU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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