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BN07 ZXF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

191,866 mi
Last recorded191,866 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 ZXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 191,866 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both & n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body & suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2025 190,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 188,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 188,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 187,347 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 186,631 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 184,111 miles

Handbrake on 18%

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 184,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 178,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

discs corroded

under-bosy corrosion various locations

Pass 10 Aug 2019 174,312 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 174,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 170,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 169,980 miles

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

both front tyres perished

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2017 169,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres perished

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 166,163 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 161,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 161,385 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 156,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 152,152 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 146,704 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 141,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 98,263 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 98,039 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 ZXF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BN07 ZXF, 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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BN07 ZXF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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