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LK07 AOU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,203 mi
Last recorded167,203 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK07 AOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 167,203 miles

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

under vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2025 167,202 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust box broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 152,924 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 152,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 143,237 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 143,237 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 132,314 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 120,909 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 115,954 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 106,840 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 98,144 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 84,710 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 84,710 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 71,573 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,215 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 59,215 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,887 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,201 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,026 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LK07 AOU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LK07 AOU, 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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LK07 AOU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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