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BT57 JWA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,635 mi
Last recorded171,635 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 JWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 171,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 144,474 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 134,786 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner/outter (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner/outter (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 126,392 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 116,568 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 108,179 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 108,132 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has had the tread recut wall (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 100,595 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 94,581 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 87,493 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 87,493 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 80,068 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,298 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,354 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,581 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,580 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 47,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 344,483 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 344,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BT57 JWA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BT57 JWA, 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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BT57 JWA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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