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J14 FRS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,914 mi
Last recorded137,914 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 FRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 137,914 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Subframe, rear axle, suspension corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 137,914 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe, rear axle, suspension corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 130,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 128,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 126,097 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 121,186 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 112,366 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 104,610 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 100,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,260 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,173 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 81,945 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,681 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on both edges

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

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,460 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 54,460 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,254 miles

Cut on inside of O/S/F tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,114 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 24,643 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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J14 FRS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J14 FRS, 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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J14 FRS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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