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EF07 LHR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

126,212 mi
Last recorded126,212 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 LHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 126,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 126,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush exesivly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn exessive ware (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working lamp damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 120,342 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 115,830 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 110,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear both rear shock shrouds adrift and bump stops deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2021 104,521 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 93,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 90,886 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2017 88,619 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,240 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 77,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2013 72,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 64,103 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 57,092 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 49,058 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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EF07 LHR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EF07 LHR, 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 EF07 LHR registered?

EF07 LHR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2007.

Is EF07 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF07 LHR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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