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BV07 VFX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,257 mi
Last recorded190,257 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 190,257 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Pass 4 Apr 2016 177,553 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 170,049 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

slight binding to n/s/r brake

wear to both front tyres on centre treads

Fail 26 Mar 2015 170,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

slight binding to n/s/r brake

wear to both front tyres on centre treads

Pass 5 Apr 2014 163,197 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 155,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine smoking slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Apr 2013 155,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine smoking slightly

front brake discs badly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Apr 2012 111,767 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 111,767 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,873 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Apr 2011 91,908 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,518 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)

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

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 VFX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFX, 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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BV07 VFX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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