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LJ07 GKC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

199,557 mi
Last recorded199,557 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 199,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2025 188,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2024 177,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2024 177,982 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2023 168,012 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 157,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

knocking from steering rack

parking brake efficiency only just met(18%

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2021 147,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2021 147,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2020 138,044 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 128,098 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 118,870 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 108,402 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 108,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 94,344 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 94,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 79,791 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 52,784 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 52,784 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 41,792 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 34,197 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 27,349 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges 225/45/17/91w

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 GKC 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 77.3%.

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 LJ07 GKC, 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 GKC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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