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EJ07 BTX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,276 mi
Last recorded138,276 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 138,276 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 103,012 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 103,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 85,457 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 17 May 2012 77,701 miles

air bag light on

o/s rear door and sill damaged

Fail 17 May 2012 77,700 miles

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

air bag light on

o/s rear door and sill damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,789 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 63,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EJ07 BTX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ07 BTX, 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 EJ07 BTX registered?

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

Is EJ07 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ07 BTX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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