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BT07 JUY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,154 mi
Last recorded165,154 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 JUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 165,154 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 145,063 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 129,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 125,351 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 125,351 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,592 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 123,592 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 119,613 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 119,613 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 115,810 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 112,728 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2017 112,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 107,672 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 107,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 102,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,955 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 97,955 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,063 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet release lever stiff

Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,313 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,867 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,592 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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BT07 JUY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 BT07 JUY, 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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BT07 JUY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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