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LJ57 KFF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,731 mi
Last recorded154,731 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 KFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 154,731 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 145,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 134,244 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 134,244 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 125,689 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 120,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring hanger inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring hanger inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 120,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring hanger inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring hanger inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 117,776 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 117,776 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 114,470 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 107,929 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 102,259 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 102,259 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the tread. ply or cords not visible

Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,301 miles

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 97,301 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,400 miles

Nearside Rear tyre startting to go out of shape

covers fitted to vehicle

slight play in rack end inner joints

Fail 22 Sep 2015 88,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre startting to go out of shape

covers fitted to vehicle

slight play in rack end inner joints

Pass 9 Sep 2014 77,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear bump stop broken

Fail 28 Aug 2013 69,797 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,797 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside mirror light deteriorating

Fail 17 Sep 2012 60,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside mirror light deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cuts in sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and cuts in sidewall

Fail 19 Sep 2011 49,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cuts in sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and cuts in sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2010 36,977 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 36,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KFF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KFF, 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 KFF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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