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PV07 BYO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,063 mi
Last recorded84,063 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV07 BYO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 84,063 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 82,168 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 82,147 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 82,144 miles

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 60,354 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 60,354 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak.

Pass 20 Aug 2022 45,470 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 45,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 41,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 35,937 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 27,035 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 27,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 21,236 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 21,236 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 12,687 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 11,340 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 7,881 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 7,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 7,578 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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PV07 BYO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PV07 BYO, 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 PV07 BYO registered?

PV07 BYO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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