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EK07 JAO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,318 mi
Last recorded171,318 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 JAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 171,318 miles

brake discs rusty [vehicle been standing]

Pass 20 Nov 2020 171,246 miles

Dual mass flywheel noisey

Pass 18 Jul 2019 168,455 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 168,455 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 161,458 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front for lamp not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 161,458 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front for lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 155,743 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 155,743 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 148,493 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 138,960 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 3 Aug 2015 138,960 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Jul 2014 117,952 miles

rear shock absorber outer casings deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2014 117,952 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear shock absorber outer casings deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2013 109,782 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 106,412 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 100,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs scored

Pass 6 Apr 2010 96,707 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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EK07 JAO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK07 JAO, 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 EK07 JAO registered?

EK07 JAO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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