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YJ07 JZS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

255,197 mi
Last recorded255,197 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 JZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 255,197 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 221,800 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 221,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 188,092 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 187,933 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 152,508 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 116,390 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 113,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 2 Jul 2014 113,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,795 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 80,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,364 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 70,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 58,442 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing low(2mm).

n/s/r tyre wearing low(3mm) & starting to crack.

rear brake pads wearing low.

wipers slightly poor.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,442 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low(2mm).

n/s/r tyre wearing low(3mm) & starting to crack.

rear brake pads wearing low.

wipers slightly poor.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 46,073 miles

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

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

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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YJ07 JZS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ07 JZS, 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 YJ07 JZS registered?

YJ07 JZS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2007.

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