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TJ07 BLY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,796 mi
Last recorded178,796 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ07 BLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 178,796 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jul 2021 178,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 178,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 174,750 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 174,738 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 168,315 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded but secure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 168,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust sleeve corroded but secure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 163,477 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 158,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 154,604 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2015 147,888 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 147,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 133,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

dpf light on

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jun 2014 133,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dpf light on

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jun 2013 123,800 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 113,710 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 96,484 miles

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)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,092 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 67,092 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 BLY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TJ07 BLY, 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 BLY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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