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EJ07 BTV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,039 mi
Last recorded150,039 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 BTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 150,039 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 139,125 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 139,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slow 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 121,091 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil on min limit

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 8 Sep 2015 120,820 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil on min limit

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 3 Sep 2014 105,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearisde rear tyre perished slightly DOT code 3209 = tyre manufactured in August 2009 ADVISE REPLACE TYRE SOON DUE TO AGE & CONDITION

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

Offside rear tyre perished/tearing DOT code 0507 = tyre manufactures in Feb 2007 ADVISE REPLACE TYRE DUE TO AGE & CONDITION

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TYRE SIZE: 195/65R15H

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

car has wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 94,780 miles

Both headlamps aim on upper limits at time of test

Car wet for inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,184 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 6 Jan 2012 64,004 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,040 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 39,907 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EJ07 BTV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ07 BTV, 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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EJ07 BTV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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