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CH06 BAM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,368 mi
Last recorded156,368 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH06 BAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 156,368 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 138,522 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 131,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet catch seized

Pass 9 Nov 2021 126,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,231 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 121,231 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 105,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 102,620 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r slow (28% imbalance) (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,615 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,356 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,940 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 73,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,398 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,763 miles

hard to fully inspect rear brake pads but appear to be low

Pass 31 Dec 2010 46,608 miles

front protection cover fitted underneath vehicle

n/s & o/s protection covers fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,263 miles

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

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

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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CH06 BAM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CH06 BAM, 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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CH06 BAM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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