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LJ07 GXD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

192,735 mi
Last recorded192,735 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 GXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 192,735 miles

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))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

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

parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements of 16%

Pass 19 Apr 2025 188,275 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements of 16%

Pass 18 May 2024 182,095 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 176,610 miles

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

Offside Rear upper outer most position lamp inoperative

Fail 31 May 2023 176,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear upper outer most position lamp inoperative

Pass 27 May 2022 170,629 miles

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

chip to windscreen

Fail 27 May 2022 170,629 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chip to windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2021 165,724 miles

chip to windscreen

Fail 1 Jun 2021 165,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

chip to windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2020 161,758 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2019 150,784 miles

chip to windscreen

Fail 29 Jun 2019 150,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

chip to windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2018 135,175 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 117,762 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 109,114 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 100,126 miles

play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 27 Jun 2014 89,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side rear bump stop broken

Pass 27 Jun 2014 89,271 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear bump stop broken

Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,014 miles

Chips to screen

Nearside rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 27 Jun 2013 77,014 miles

Chips to screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake pads worn thin

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,355 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,007 miles

both rear tyres out off shape

chip in screen

Fail 29 Jun 2010 35,007 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres out off shape

chip in screen

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 GXD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GXD, 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 GXD registered?

LJ07 GXD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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