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PJ07 BWF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,654 mi
Last recorded189,654 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ07 BWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 189,654 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 177,337 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 166,693 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 154,690 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 134,065 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 129,879 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 116,447 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 98,444 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 98,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,338 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 68,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr and osr lower lateral arm inner bushes starting to detach, but no excessive movement

Fail 23 Mar 2012 47,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,636 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,722 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,417 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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PJ07 BWF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PJ07 BWF, 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 PJ07 BWF registered?

PJ07 BWF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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The MOT history for PJ07 BWF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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