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AJ07 LXS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,472 mi
Last recorded195,472 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 LXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 195,472 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 195,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 189,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 179,690 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 179,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 60 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 174,864 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 174,864 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 169,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 169,260 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 163,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 163,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 150,262 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 150,262 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 140,612 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 128,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished.

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished.

Pass 31 May 2016 117,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2016 117,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 103,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 90,407 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2013 79,517 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 70,854 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2012 70,854 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2011 58,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 46,549 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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AJ07 LXS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ07 LXS, 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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AJ07 LXS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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