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OE07 BYX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,267 mi
Last recorded147,267 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE07 BYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 147,267 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

brake wear light on

Pass 28 Jul 2022 143,220 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE TRAILING ARMS FRONT PIVOT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND MOUNTING AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 143,217 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE TRAILING ARMS FRONT PIVOT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND MOUNTING AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 140,451 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 140,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 137,176 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 137,172 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 134,378 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 134,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 126,774 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 117,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2017 116,848 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 104,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 84,089 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 84,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 May 2013 72,616 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 59,422 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 49,513 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,540 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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OE07 BYX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE07 BYX, 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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OE07 BYX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2007.

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