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KU07 VJG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

180,314 mi
Last recorded180,314 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU07 VJG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 180,314 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 159,811 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 142,680 miles

under sealed

Pass 17 May 2022 134,781 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 124,679 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension area corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 119,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 119,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 113,380 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 113,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn On inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both dust covers burst. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn On inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2018 105,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner braking surface, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,125 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 98,125 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 90,535 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,125 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 87,125 miles

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

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,967 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 82,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,282 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 61,493 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 61,418 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,450 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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KU07 VJG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KU07 VJG, 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 KU07 VJG registered?

KU07 VJG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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