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BV07 UZS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

280,482 mi
Last recorded280,482 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 UZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 280,482 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 280,481 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 211,590 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 211,590 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 186,678 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 186,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 150,246 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 150,246 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2010 111,459 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 96,819 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,332 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,659 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,937 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 35,937 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BV07 UZS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV07 UZS, 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 BV07 UZS registered?

BV07 UZS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BV07 UZS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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