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PJ07 PDX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,792 mi
Last recorded151,792 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ07 PDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 151,792 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 151,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 137,575 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 137,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 131,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 131,478 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 126,054 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 118,462 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 118,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 98,424 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,339 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 82,410 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 82,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 68,247 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,598 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 53,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,362 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,863 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,722 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,171 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 10,441 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 PDX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ07 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

PJ07 PDX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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