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LJ57 KBY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,168 mi
Last recorded117,168 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 KBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 117,168 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 117,165 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 111,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside lower sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower sill damaged

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 111,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside lower sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower sill damaged

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 101,993 miles

Engine covers and under body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 101,895 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers and under body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 90,100 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,775 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 77,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 58,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2012 49,230 miles

nearside fog light cracked

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Dec 2012 49,230 miles

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

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

nearside fog light cracked

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

aims set on 1

Pass 25 Sep 2010 24,162 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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LJ57 KBY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LJ57 KBY, 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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LJ57 KBY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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