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FH57 BZA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

198,110 mi
Last recorded198,110 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 BZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 198,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 194,697 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 187,898 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 187,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working Side mirror indicator inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on dash

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Intake air pipe melted under the bonnet

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear wiper inop

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 180,244 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 173,207 miles

Offside Front Outer outer cv joint worn

Pass 30 Oct 2019 161,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 154,946 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 153,158 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 135,621 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 115,880 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 95,526 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,746 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,491 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,674 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,445 miles

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

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

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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FH57 BZA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FH57 BZA, 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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FH57 BZA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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