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L4 DET

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,333 mi
Last recorded22,333 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 DET
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 22,333 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 22,116 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 21,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

battery light on dash

Pass 11 Nov 2022 21,862 miles

battery light on

Fail 11 Nov 2022 21,862 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

battery light on

Pass 2 Nov 2021 21,762 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 21,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 21,183 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 20,867 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 20,477 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 20,175 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 17,624 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 16,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorrated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 14,580 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 12,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 11,877 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 10,790 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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L4 DET is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L4 DET, 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 L4 DET registered?

L4 DET is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is L4 DET safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 DET shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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