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KP57 LJA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,815 mi
Last recorded197,815 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 LJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 197,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 197,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 197,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 196,401 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 196,401 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 192,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 192,841 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 190,894 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 190,894 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 188,482 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward - both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer - both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 188,466 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward - both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer - both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 185,043 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre waor on inner edge + light cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2015 185,043 miles

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre waor on inner edge + light cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2014 179,566 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn inner edge (close to limit)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2014 179,566 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn inner edge (close to limit)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 170,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 133,659 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 133,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,296 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,777 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,089 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 34,277 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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KP57 LJA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KP57 LJA, 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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KP57 LJA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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