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LF07 CHZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,454 mi
Last recorded147,454 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF07 CHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 147,454 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 147,419 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2023 120,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 112,034 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 102,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 92,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing between tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing between tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 84,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing between tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing between tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,316 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer abs wiring insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,794 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,331 miles

n/s/f suspention arm rear bush starting to seperate

o/s/f suspention arm rear bush starting to seperate

Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,812 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 43,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,868 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,039 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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LF07 CHZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LF07 CHZ, 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 LF07 CHZ registered?

LF07 CHZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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