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SD07 BPU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

300,002 mi
Last recorded300,002 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD07 BPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 300,002 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 300,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 294,573 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 290,450 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 270,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 270,344 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 225,872 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 225,871 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 180,594 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 180,594 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 137,425 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 137,424 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,543 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 98,542 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,014 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 80,003 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,959 miles

brake pad warning lamp on pads ok wiring is disconnected

Fail 2 Apr 2009 53,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake pad warning lamp on pads ok wiring is disconnected

Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,783 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 27,776 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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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SD07 BPU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SD07 BPU, 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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SD07 BPU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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