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KT07 LYJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,508 mi
Last recorded154,508 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT07 LYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 154,508 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 141,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 126,647 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle subframe axle beam assembly, attached components, box section and floors etc, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated vertical link bar lower gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

condensation in nsf headlamp - acceptable at time of test

shields on engine, underbody, etc, restrict examination of testable items

Pass 6 Jan 2021 120,516 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 109,364 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Rear axle/subframe corroding.

Slight play and wear in rear wheel bearings.

Fail 19 Jun 2019 109,364 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle/subframe corroding.

Slight play and wear in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,396 miles

Exhaust rusty in places.

Extensive underbody plastic shields fitted.

Some playa nd wear in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 86,618 miles

acceptable windscreen damage to centre of screen just outside of zone A*

indicators losing orange effect in general - just acceptable at time of test*

rear axle beam assembly heavily corroded - acceptable at time of test*

rear axle beam assembly heavily corroded - acceptable at time of test*

sicker removed from screen before test. wiper clearance poor but acceptable*

tyres worn in general - rear tyres close to wear limit - all acceptable at time of test*

Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,344 miles

acceptable windscreen stickers*

indicators losing orange effect - rear lights just acceptable*

rear axle assembly,etc, corroded*

rear brake pads worn close to limit - just acceptable*

shields on engine,underbody,etc, restrict examination*

tyres becoming worn in general*

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,563 miles

headlamp aims on aim limits* shields on engine, underbody,etc, restrict examination* indicators losing orange effect* front tyres worn* rearaxle assembly heavily corroded* nsr brake pads worn*

Fail 12 Jun 2014 55,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination*

Pass 12 Jun 2014 55,068 miles

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination*

Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,359 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,178 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,754 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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KT07 LYJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KT07 LYJ, 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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KT07 LYJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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