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BL07 KGJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,833 mi
Last recorded134,833 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 KGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 134,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has undertrays and outer sill covers which prevent a full inspection of certain items including suspension components

Pass 28 Apr 2025 131,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with undertrays and suspension arm covers which prevents proper inspection of certain items

Fail 28 Apr 2025 131,141 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamps missing on joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with undertrays and suspension arm covers which prevents proper inspection of certain items

Pass 25 Apr 2024 125,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 125,725 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 119,403 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 110,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe at rear joint poor & holes appearing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease weeping from clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 110,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe at rear joint poor & holes appearing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease weeping from clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 107,291 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 91,501 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 91,501 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,491 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 91,489 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 86,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 77,678 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 May 2014 68,666 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 59,503 miles

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 17 May 2012 49,470 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 32,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2011 32,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,202 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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BL07 KGJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL07 KGJ, 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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BL07 KGJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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