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LJ07 XHM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

192,998 mi
Last recorded192,998 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 192,998 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 192,996 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 175,870 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 175,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 tracking needs adjustment (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 160,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 144,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2016 144,659 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective rear one (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2015 125,960 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,110 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 84,712 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 84,712 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 68,425 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 68,425 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,728 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 48,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 27 Aug 2010 30,305 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 30,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XHM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XHM, 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 XHM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 August 2007.

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