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EJ07 BUE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

239,028 mi
Last recorded239,028 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 BUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 239,028 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 226,272 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 225,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs wearing thin

Fail 4 Apr 2012 225,623 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 12 Oct 2011 204,931 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 186,568 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 163,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 139,760 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 139,180 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 139,180 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 116,780 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 93,340 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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EJ07 BUE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BUE, 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 BUE registered?

EJ07 BUE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2007.

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