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R29 VWJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 VWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2024

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 187,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2023 187,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022

Dash clocks LCD not working.

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

Nearside Rear Back plate missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 275,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 161,269 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 161,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 154,565 miles

note; vehicle key imobiliser works, columb lock inoperative, has modified starting system fitted....

Pass 25 May 2017 149,455 miles

note; vehicle key imobiliser works, columb lock inoperative, has modified starting system fitted....

Fail 23 May 2017 149,446 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage key / barrel also inoperative.... has modified start system.... (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on.... (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 142,699 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear back plate loose

Pass 21 Apr 2015 132,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 118,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 103,793 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 103,793 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 92,125 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 92,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 74,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r + n/s/r suspension bump stops split

Fail 12 May 2010 74,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r + n/s/r suspension bump stops split

Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,125 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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R29 VWJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R29 VWJ, 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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R29 VWJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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