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FD07 BDU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,186 mi
Last recorded151,186 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 BDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 151,186 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s& o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Jul 2021 144,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 144,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 134,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 123,384 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 111,849 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,093 miles

Front tyres slightly worn

Rear tyres slightly worn/perished

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2017 100,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres slightly worn

Rear tyres slightly worn/perished

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,488 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 64,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly worn/perished

offside rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,610 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,539 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2010 17,285 miles

near side front tyre slight damage to to side wall monitor codition

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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FD07 BDU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FD07 BDU, 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 FD07 BDU registered?

FD07 BDU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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