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TJ07 BLK

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

262,955 mi
Last recorded262,955 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ07 BLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 262,955 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 262,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 259,702 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2020 259,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2019 253,664 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 247,263 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 234,320 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 234,317 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 223,289 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 223,284 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding after application of hand brake (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 205,543 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 184,798 miles

2 Nails in N/S/R tyre

N/S/F tyre 3mm tread

Pass 29 Jun 2012 168,939 miles

Oil leak

rear no plate screw loose

rear wiper blade split at ends

Pass 6 Jan 2012 1,403 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 154,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 153,955 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads almost metal to metal and warning light on in dash

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside raer shock absorber has signs of leakage

Rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 7 Jul 2011 138,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 138,216 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 123,171 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 122,748 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 106,293 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2010 105,905 miles

offside sill badly damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,542 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 89,219 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,887 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 73,887 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 73,371 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,175 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,075 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,814 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,183 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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TJ07 BLK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 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 TJ07 BLK, 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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TJ07 BLK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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