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BT57 SVJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,615 mi
Last recorded130,615 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 SVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 130,615 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 125,770 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 125,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure flexible brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2017 113,378 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 113,377 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad warning lamp on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 100,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,899 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 87,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,298 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,591 miles

both rear tyres worn near legal limits on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,793 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 31,890 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,321 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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BT57 SVJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SVJ, 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 BT57 SVJ registered?

BT57 SVJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is BT57 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 SVJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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