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LJ57 OSW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,197 mi
Last recorded140,197 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 OSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 140,197 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 137,387 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2024 137,387 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 135,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 134,292 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 134,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low/bottle empty

Pass 13 Oct 2021 126,198 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear - reduced damping/damp - will require attention (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 126,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear - reduced damping/damp - will require attention (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 121,046 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight damage to both rear lower sills

Pass 29 Mar 2019 108,864 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings detached

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear - wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,656 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Rear bump stop broken

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 87,656 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

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

Offside Rear bump stop broken

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,754 miles

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

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

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

both rear bumper stops perished through and protection covers fallen down

Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seat and seat belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished no excess movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished no excess movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear abnormal wear to nearside and offside tread surface area of tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,958 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 37,716 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,716 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,102 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,051 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 OSW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ57 OSW, 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 LJ57 OSW registered?

LJ57 OSW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is LJ57 OSW safe to buy?

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