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SA07 JZM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

246,185 mi
Last recorded246,185 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 JZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 246,185 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear floors are slightly damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2017 246,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp insecure x2 (1.7.3)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank insecure at filler neck (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear floors are slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2016 245,060 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 236,464 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 236,462 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 225,038 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 190,478 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 148,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 114,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak engine

Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,887 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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SA07 JZM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA07 JZM, 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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SA07 JZM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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