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FL07 SHJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

155,747 mi
Last recorded155,747 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 SHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 155,747 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 138,226 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 120,200 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 106,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 105,798 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Dec 2020 104,397 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 102,772 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 99,566 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Mar 2018 89,439 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 89,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,085 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,647 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,694 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,241 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,070 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,048 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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FL07 SHJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 FL07 SHJ, 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 FL07 SHJ registered?

FL07 SHJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2007.

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The MOT history for FL07 SHJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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