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EJ07 UPK

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

128,192 mi
Last recorded128,192 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 UPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 128,192 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 128,192 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 124,528 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 124,528 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2023 121,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 121,351 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 117,457 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 115,468 miles

slight play in both wishbone bushes

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 113,079 miles

front wishbone bushes worn

Fail 18 Dec 2020 113,079 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 9 Dec 2019 110,848 miles

n/s front droplink boot in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2018 107,639 miles

front lower wishbone bushes worn with slight play

n/s/front tyre very soft(poss puncture)

Fail 4 Dec 2018 107,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front lower wishbone bushes worn with slight play

n/s/front tyre very soft(poss puncture)

Pass 13 Dec 2017 103,042 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 225/45ZR17

Fail 12 Dec 2017 103,042 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 225/45ZR17

Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,922 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes starting to wear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear bump stops deteriorating

Wipers smear windscreen slightly

Fail 12 Dec 2016 93,922 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes starting to wear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear bump stops deteriorating

Wipers smear windscreen slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,575 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2015 85,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2014 74,794 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2013 65,535 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 55,215 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 44,856 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,995 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,369 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 27,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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EJ07 UPK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EJ07 UPK, 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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EJ07 UPK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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