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LJ57 OVP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,930 mi
Last recorded156,930 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 OVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 156,930 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 152,627 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 141,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 131,456 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 116,118 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 111,780 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 106,222 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 106,222 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 95,995 miles

Both front wiper blades smear the windscreen slightly

Front registration plate damaged slightly

Offside and nearside rear tyres both mis-shaped inner edge 225/45/17

Pass 15 May 2015 85,685 miles

All 4 road tyres slightly mis-shaped tread area 225/45/17

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 69,078 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 54,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 41,326 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,454 miles

nearside rear tyre slighty out of shape

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre slighty out of shape

Fail 3 Oct 2011 36,447 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slighty out of shape

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,890 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

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 OVP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OVP, 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 OVP registered?

LJ57 OVP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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