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J888 GJA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,559 mi
Last recorded194,559 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 GJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 194,559 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 184,101 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 174,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 168,051 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 159,428 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 159,427 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 156,741 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 153,356 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 153,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 142,068 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 142,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 129,518 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 129,518 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 118,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 118,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 107,068 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 96,815 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 96,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 19 Feb 2013 90,088 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,880 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 74,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,024 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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J888 GJA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc 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 J888 GJA, 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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J888 GJA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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