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VF07 EGJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,244 mi
Last recorded183,244 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF07 EGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 183,244 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 166,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 147,882 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly feathered

Pass 13 Apr 2017 138,439 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 126,694 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 126,483 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 115,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F TYRE SMALL CUT SIDEWALL

REAR TYRES INNER EDGES WORN

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 83,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2012 68,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2012 68,540 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,432 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers slightly smearing

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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VF07 EGJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VF07 EGJ, 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 VF07 EGJ registered?

VF07 EGJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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