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LJ07 GDV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,468 mi
Last recorded147,468 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 GDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 147,468 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 147,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 142,506 miles

Nail in tyre BOTH REARS ()

Fail 31 Oct 2024 142,418 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nail in tyre BOTH REARS ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 138,941 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 138,925 miles

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S FRONTS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 135,359 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 130,944 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 122,010 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 122,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 109,657 miles

Nearside Rear tyre, has uneven wear inner.

x2 rear shock absorbers upper dust covers loose.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,555 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 102,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,253 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 95,185 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,182 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,182 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,610 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,262 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,325 miles

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,851 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,837 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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 GDV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GDV, 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 LJ07 GDV registered?

LJ07 GDV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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