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EJ07 RTO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,321 mi
Last recorded94,321 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 RTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 94,321 miles

Nearside Rear nail in n/s/r tyre

both rear shocker bump stops deteriorated / covers dropped down

underside components showing general corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2023 94,320 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view o/s drivers door mirror compleat unit damaged / broken / door mirror glass smashed / broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in o/s/r tyre / nail at a angle / tyre split through to cords 195 / 65 / 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing o/s drivers door mirror indicator repeater missing / comp unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear nail in n/s/r tyre

both rear shocker bump stops deteriorated / covers dropped down

underside components showing general corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2022 88,731 miles

drivers door mirror damaged / backing panels missing / indicator light lens missing / ADVISE TO RECTIFY

underside components showing general corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2022 88,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flexi section split / deteriorated / blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

drivers door mirror damaged / backing panels missing / indicator light lens missing / ADVISE TO RECTIFY

exhaust emissions readings slightly in / out of range

underside components showing general corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,403 miles

Both sides suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Corrosion under vehicle developing within prescribed areas

Exhaust front flex has a slight gas leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres are perishing

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

oil residue on the engine

Pass 23 May 2019 77,143 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

engine cover fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,365 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))

both rear brakes are slightly binding

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

n/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,264 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)

both front wipers are smearing

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 60,914 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 52,302 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,468 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/front seat not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,314 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 39,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,435 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,578 miles

O/S/F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

REAR INNER PADS NOT VISABLE

Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 RTO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EJ07 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

EJ07 RTO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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