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OY07 VJA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,915 mi
Last recorded103,915 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 VJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 103,915 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 93,355 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,195 miles

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,552 miles

Nearside Rear Inner SLIGHT TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 84,552 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,864 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,169 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,353 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 69,353 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all tyres very worn

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,983 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,455 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,633 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 50,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,982 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 37,791 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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OY07 VJA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY07 VJA, 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 OY07 VJA registered?

OY07 VJA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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