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LJ07 GBE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,454 mi
Last recorded138,454 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 GBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 138,454 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet stay missing

temperature warning lamp flashing.

Fail 12 Jun 2025 138,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( rear bush ). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2154517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2154517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2154517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet stay missing

temperature warning lamp flashing.

Pass 2 Mar 2024 132,926 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 127,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 127,980 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 123,713 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 116,580 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner treads

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 107,383 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 103,053 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n\s\r o\s\r ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 103,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n\s\r o\s\r ()

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,500 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 99,493 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,294 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 95,294 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,949 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 70,964 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,426 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,924 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 51,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 32,376 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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LJ07 GBE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LJ07 GBE, 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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LJ07 GBE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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