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BV07 VFM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

193,989 mi
Last recorded193,989 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 VFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 193,989 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 185,180 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 171,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 171,443 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 155,376 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 142,494 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 142,494 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2014 129,604 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 26 Apr 2013 117,847 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 101,091 miles

n/s/r indicator slightly white.

Pass 3 May 2011 73,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2010 45,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 21,823 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 VFM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

BV07 VFM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BV07 VFM 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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