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EJ07 HZW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,913 mi
Last recorded150,913 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 HZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 150,913 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

front coil springs and legs corroded

front suspension bushes worn

o/s/r back plate corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 150,913 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front coil springs and legs corroded

front suspension bushes worn

o/s/r back plate corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 134,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 115,142 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 115,142 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,982 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,168 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake pedle rubber advised

Fail 7 Aug 2012 79,168 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake pedle rubber advised

Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,096 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedle rubber

Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,710 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 HZW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 HZW, 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 HZW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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