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BV07 VAO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

239,222 mi
Last recorded239,222 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 VAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2014 239,222 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 218,602 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 193,536 miles

Engine management light on.

Front washer jets require service / adjustment

Pass 11 May 2013 172,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Upper stop lamp inop but is disconnected

Pass 8 Nov 2012 155,645 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 155,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 142,101 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 113,997 miles

Engine Management light on

High Level Stop light not working

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 113,926 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 110,671 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 92,573 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,216 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 115 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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BV07 VAO 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 84.6%.

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 BV07 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

BV07 VAO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2007.

Is BV07 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV07 VAO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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