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OW07 JZT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

244,058 mi
Last recorded244,058 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW07 JZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 244,058 miles

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 11 Jun 2025 234,527 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 221,282 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 221,280 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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Jun 2023 205,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 205,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE WORN ON EDGE

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 192,557 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 179,520 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 166,667 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR

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

Offside Rear Inner TYRE WORN

Pass 14 Jun 2019 150,653 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 150,653 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH DIP LAMP S H I D (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 125,507 miles

Offside Front Inner TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 9 Jun 2017 117,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,464 miles

O/S WIPER WORN

Fail 21 Jun 2016 105,334 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S WIPER WORN

Pass 22 Jun 2015 96,950 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 87,749 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 87,749 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 77,373 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 77,373 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,095 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 67,095 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,252 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,171 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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OW07 JZT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OW07 JZT, 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 OW07 JZT registered?

OW07 JZT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2007.

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