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FH07 BBZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

210,323 mi
Last recorded210,323 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 BBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 210,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2017 210,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 188,129 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 188,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 165,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 139,711 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 139,678 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,583 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 78,233 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner wall

rear pads getting low

Pass 29 May 2013 68,811 miles

front tyres worn on edges and getting low and badly scuffed on outer side walls

n/s/r bump stop damaged

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres cracking

rear wiper smearing

various suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 29 May 2013 68,811 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges and getting low and badly scuffed on outer side walls

n/s/r bump stop damaged

o/s/f tyre possibly run flat

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres cracking

rear wiper smearing

various suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2012 57,763 miles

all wipers smearing and o/s/f damaged

front tyres wearing on edges

unable to assess rear coil springs correctly

Fail 17 May 2012 57,763 miles

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

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

all discs corroding and worn and all pads look low

all wipers smearing and o/s/f damaged

front tyres wearing on edges

unable to assess rear coil springs correctly

Pass 25 May 2011 45,997 miles

front pads look low

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

unable to assess rear coil springs correctly

wipers smearing

Fail 25 May 2011 45,997 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

all tyres look low on pressure

front pads look low

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

unable to assess rear coil springs correctly

wipers smearing

o/s/r tyre badly worn, on limit and has a cut in inner side wall all the way round and has a nail in it and wearing uneavenly

Pass 27 May 2010 35,844 miles

OS rear tyre cracking, getting low & has nail in it

NS rear tyre cracking, has 2 deep cuts in it, badly worn on inside edge & out of shape/ tread lifting ...on limit

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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FH07 BBZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FH07 BBZ, 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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FH07 BBZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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