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VR51 BEN

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,641 mi
Last recorded75,641 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR51 BEN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 75,641 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 69,655 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 65,395 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 59,115 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 51,183 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 49,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 48,317 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,573 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 42,916 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,847 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 30,297 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 29,458 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,615 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 23,765 miles

Nearside rear tyre - uneven tread wear on inner edge

Offside rear tyre - slightly uneven tread wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,364 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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VR51 BEN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VR51 BEN, 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 VR51 BEN registered?

VR51 BEN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2007.

Is VR51 BEN safe to buy?

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