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LX07 XSC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

180,552 mi
Last recorded180,552 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX07 XSC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 180,552 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis / inner wheel arches & rear sub-frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 166,571 miles

Bonnet stand missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 153,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 139,721 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 137,179 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 137,179 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 133,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

fuel cap seal slight deteriation

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 128,501 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 128,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Misshaped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,516 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 119,450 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2018 107,804 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 107,439 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,515 miles

Nearside Front Console bush cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension bump split

Offside Front Console bush has slight play

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop perished

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 86,202 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 86,201 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,069 miles

handbrake lever has a lot of travel

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,972 miles

both front tyres wearing in centre of tread

front brake discs worn and lipped on inner face

nearside front wheel tight to turn

nearside rear tyre abnormally worn

offside rear tyre very perished and splitting in tread area and on shoulders

some play in offside front lower wish bone rear mounting bush

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,132 miles

nearside front c v boot appears to have a slight leak

offside rear tyre perished and splitting in tread area

Fail 14 Jun 2013 60,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front c v boot appears to have a slight leak

offside front tyre worn and bold on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and splitting in tread area

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,423 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,695 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 16,163 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre wall cut (requires attention)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,163 miles

nearside front tyre wall cut (requires attention)

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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LX07 XSC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LX07 XSC, 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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LX07 XSC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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