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TJ07 OGP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2014
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

240,275 mi
Last recorded240,275 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ07 OGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 240,275 miles

drivers door catch not working properly but door still opening and shutting

Fail 27 Dec 2013 240,255 miles

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

drivers door catch not working properly but door still opening and shutting

Pass 20 Dec 2013 239,602 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 239,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

turbo boost pipe failed

Pass 27 Jun 2013 209,528 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 209,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 197,032 miles

Centre stop light 1 bulb inopp

Top engine cover loose

Pass 4 Sep 2012 185,114 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 169,819 miles

Centre stop light [1 bulb inopp]

O/S/R brake pad anti rattle spring not corectly seated in caliper

Pass 1 Sep 2011 155,325 miles

Centre stop light [1 bulb inopp]

Oil dampness at front off engine

Taxi meter time 4 mins fast

Pass 3 Mar 2011 142,141 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 127,154 miles

Centre stop light [1 bulb inopperative]

Taxi meter time 5mins fast

Taxi tariff sheet missing

Pass 23 Feb 2010 110,926 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 110,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 91,830 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit 1.6 mm on inside edge

rear nearside shockabsorber starting to leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,588 miles

Rear wiper blade rubber burst

Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,682 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,154 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 OGP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OGP, 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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What year was TJ07 OGP registered?

TJ07 OGP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2007.

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