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FH07 BKA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,983 mi
Last recorded123,983 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 BKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 123,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 123,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 109,139 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 109,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 101,971 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 30 Jan 2024 101,971 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 94,701 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2023 94,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2022 88,629 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 88,629 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 81,757 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 75,793 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 71,462 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 71,459 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 65,518 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 59,198 miles

n/s front tyre on limit

o/s front tyre nearing limit

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2016 52,687 miles

both rear tyres have uneven tread

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre inner edge worn (getting low)

Pass 29 May 2015 46,054 miles

Both rear tyres distorted on inner edges - 205/55R16

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 May 2014 40,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 35,478 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 35,478 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 29,913 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 29,913 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 24,905 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 24,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2010 18,751 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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FH07 BKA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BKA, 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 FH07 BKA registered?

FH07 BKA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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