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LA07 MJU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

191,507 mi
Last recorded191,507 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 MJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 191,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 178,318 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 165,726 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 161,080 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 161,080 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 155,904 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 151,299 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 141,449 miles

Rear both shock absorber dust covers broken

Fail 17 Jun 2020 141,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear both shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 16 May 2019 129,732 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 115,880 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Jun 2017 108,213 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,071 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

front tyres 2mm inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2015 86,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,011 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,628 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,197 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 55,165 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 55,165 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2011 43,952 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,447 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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LA07 MJU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LA07 MJU, 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 LA07 MJU registered?

LA07 MJU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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